Description
Indulge in the warm, creamy delight of Better Than Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup. This homemade version captures the rich flavors of the beloved restaurant classic while allowing you to customize it to your taste. With tender gnocchi, shredded chicken, and vibrant spinach simmered in a luscious broth, this soup is perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings. In just 40 minutes, you can whip up a comforting bowl that will quickly become a family favorite. Ideal for meal prep, this recipe ensures you have delicious leftovers ready to enjoy throughout the week.
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups milk
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 16 ounces gnocchi
- 8 ounces chopped frozen spinach
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter and heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped celery for 5-10 minutes until soft; add garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in shredded carrots, salt, pepper, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and flour. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Add milk and heavy cream, stirring until blended.
- Fold in cooked chicken and spinach; bring to a gentle boil.
- Add gnocchi and boil for about 4-5 minutes until tender.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg