Better Than Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of Better Than Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup, a homemade version that captures the essence of comforting Italian cuisine. This delightful soup features tender chicken and fluffy gnocchi enveloped in a luscious, velvety broth. Perfect for family dinners, quick lunches, or meal prep, each bowl serves up warmth and satisfaction.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately six people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups milk
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 ounces chopped frozen spinach
- 16 ounces gnocchi
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and olive oil.
- Sauté chopped celery for about 5–10 minutes until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in shredded carrots, salt, pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Gradually sprinkle in flour while stirring until smooth; cook for about two minutes.
- Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring to dissolve lumps.
- Add milk and heavy cream; stir until well combined.
- Fold in frozen spinach and cooked shredded chicken thoroughly.
- Bring soup to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Add gnocchi and cook until they float (about 4–5 minutes).
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg