Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Ingredients
- 4 tbspbutter
- 1 smallyellow onion
diced
- 1 stickcelery
diced
- ½ ccarrots
julienned
- 3garlic cloves
minced
- ¼ call-purpose flour
- 2 chalf-and-half
- 4 cchicken broth
- ½ tspthyme
- ½ tspmustard powder
- 1 lbboneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper
- 16 ozpotato gnocchi
in the pasta isle
- 1 cfresh spinach
roughly chopped
- 1 pinchred pepper flakes
Directions
Stove top method (see notes for crock pot method)
- 1
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onions, celery, and carrots and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- 2
Add the flour and stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes, until the flour begins to turn a golden color.
- 3
Add the chicken broth and half and half in splashes, stirring to incorporate. Don’t add it too quickly or you will break the roux.
- 4
Add the thyme and mustard powder.
- 5
Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add it to the broth. Bring it to a gentle boil. (If you boil too rapidly, the chicken will become tough.) Simmer until the chicken is cooked through, 10-15 minutes. (This depends on the thickness of the chicken.)
- 6
Remove the chicken and let it rest for 5 minutes, then dice it and add it back to the soup. Let the soup simmer until desired consistency is obtained, it will continue to thicken.
- 7
Add the gnocchi and simmer for about 5 minutes, refer to package instructions for exact amount of time.
- 8
Reduce heat to low and add the spinach, red pepper flakes, and any salt/pepper to taste. Simmer until spinach is wilted, about 1 minute. Serve!
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About this Recipe
Craving the comforting, creamy goodness of Olive Garden's famous Chicken Gnocchi Soup but want to make it fresh at home? This incredibly easy recipe delivers authentic flavors in just 30 minutes, perfect for a hearty weeknight meal.
What sets this recipe apart is its ability to recreate that beloved restaurant taste with simple ingredients and minimal effort. The flexibility to use either fresh or leftover chicken makes it a truly versatile and fast option, ensuring a satisfying bowl of soup is always within reach.
Prepare for a rich, velvety soup brimming with tender chicken, soft potato gnocchi, and a medley of fresh vegetables. The combination of half-and-half and savory chicken broth creates a creamy base that's both indulgent and comforting, while fresh spinach adds a vibrant touch. You'll find a harmonious blend of flavors, deepened by aromatic thyme and a subtle hint of mustard powder, all coming together in a hearty, soul-warming experience.
This recipe is wonderfully flexible! If you don't have fresh chicken breasts on hand, easily swap them for 2 cups of diced cooked chicken to shorten your prep even further. Feel free to adjust the amount of julienned carrots, diced celery, or spinach to your liking. For a subtle warmth, consider adding the optional pinch of red pepper flakes.
Serve this hearty and easy Chicken Gnocchi Soup as a comforting main course on a chilly evening, perhaps with some warm, crusty bread for dipping, making for a truly satisfying family meal.