Description
Olive Garden’s creamy chicken gnocchi soup brings comfort from Italian kitchens to home tables. Hearty potatoes, tender chicken, and pillowy gnocchi combine in a rich broth you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat, sautéing diced onions, minced garlic, shredded carrots, and chopped celery until vegetables become translucent and tender, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot, increasing heat to high and bringing liquid to a rolling boil. Introduce shredded chicken, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low, allowing ingredients to simmer gently.
- Incorporate heavy cream and milk into the simmering mixture, then carefully add gnocchi. Cook for 3-4 minutes until gnocchi becomes pillowy and soft, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Fold in fresh chopped spinach and grated Parmesan cheese, blending thoroughly until spinach wilts and cheese melts completely. Continue simmering for an additional 2-3 minutes to marry flavors.
- Remove from heat and ladle the creamy soup into warm serving bowls. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese if desired, and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Adjust the vegetable texture by chopping them finely for a smoother soup consistency.
- Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra flavor depth.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk to reduce calories.
- Create a gluten-free option by using gluten-free gnocchi and checking broth ingredients carefully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 387 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 2600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg