Description
Indulge in the warmth of Better Than Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup, a delightful copycat recipe that brings rich flavors and creamy comfort to your table. This hearty soup features tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for cozy dinners or chilly days. With a blend of aromatic herbs and spices, each spoonful is a satisfying embrace, making it an instant favorite among family and friends. Ready in just 40 minutes, this soup is not only quick but also family-friendly, ensuring everyone will enjoy its deliciousness. Serve it as a main dish or alongside crusty bread for a complete meal experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 8 ounces chopped frozen spinach
- 16 ounces gnocchi
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter with olive oil.
- Add chopped celery and sauté for about 5–10 minutes until soft. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional two minutes.
- Incorporate shredded carrots, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning; mix well.
- Gradually sprinkle in flour while stirring continuously; cook for about two minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth while stirring to break up clumps from the flour mixture, then add milk and heavy cream; stir until smooth.
- Stir in frozen spinach and cooked shredded chicken; mix thoroughly.
- Bring the soup to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Add gnocchi and cook for about 4–5 minutes or until tender.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 75mg