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Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup in a bowl

Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup – Better Than the Restaurant Version

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  • Author: Isabella
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Description

This copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup is creamy, comforting, and loaded with chicken, gnocchi, vegetables, and herbs—all ready in under 30 minutes!


Ingredients

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  • 34 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
  • 1 stalk of celery, chopped
  • ½ white onion, diced
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 16 ounces potato gnocchi
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add celery, onions, garlic, and carrots and sauté for 2-3 minutes until onions are translucent.

2. Add chicken, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and thyme, bring to a boil, then gently stir in gnocchi.

3. Boil for 3-4 minutes longer before reducing heat to a simmer and cooking for 10 minutes.

4. Stir in half and half and spinach and cook another 1-2 minutes until spinach is tender.

5. Taste, add salt and pepper if needed, and serve hot.


Notes

For an even richer texture, substitute 1 cup of the half and half with heavy cream.

This soup reheats well and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Use rotisserie or canned chicken for a faster meal prep option.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 523
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 622mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 31g
  • Cholesterol: 99mg