Copycat Olive Garden Chicken & Gnocchi Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tbspbutter
- 1 mediumonion
- 2celery stalks
- 1 mediumcarrot
- 3 clovegarlic
- 6 clow-sodium chicken broth
- 3 sprigthyme
- 2 chalf-and-half
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 ccooked chicken
- 1package fresh gnocchi
16-oz.
- 2 cbaby spinach
Directions
- 1
In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions, celery, and carrots and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 2
Pour in chicken broth and deglaze, scraping up any caramelized bits on the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Add thyme sprigs and bring to a boil.
- 3
Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop. Stir in half-and-half and return soup to a simmer. Remove thyme sprigs and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 4
Add chicken and gnocchi and simmer, cooking until gnocchi are just tender according to package directions. Stir in spinach and cook until just wilted. Ladle soup into bowls and serve.<br>
Copycat Olive Garden Chicken & Gnocchi Soup
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About this Recipe
Craving that comforting, creamy bowl of Olive Garden Chicken & Gnocchi Soup but want to enjoy it in your own kitchen? Look no further! This Copycat Olive Garden Chicken & Gnocchi Soup recipe brings all the warmth and flavor of the restaurant favorite right to your table. Forget the usual chicken noodle; this Gnocchi soup offers a delightful twist with tender potato gnocchi swimming in a rich, herby broth.Our Copycat Kitchen version captures the essence of the original, making it an amazing dinner option that's surprisingly easy to whip up. With a total time of just 40 minutes and only 10 minutes of active cooking, you'll have a hearty, satisfying Gnocchi chicken soup ready in no time. We start with a base of sautéed onions, celery, and julienned carrots, building a foundation of flavor with fragrant garlic and fresh thyme. The creamy texture comes from half-and-half, perfectly balancing the savory chicken broth.What makes this Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi soup truly special is the combination of juicy shredded chicken and those irresistible pillowy gnocchi. As the fresh gnocchi cook directly in the soup, they absorb all the delicious flavors, becoming incredibly tender. A handful of fresh baby spinach stirred in at the end adds a touch of color and extra nutrients. Serve this delightful American comfort food with a side of crusty bread for dipping and a simple green salad for a complete and utterly satisfying meal. It's the perfect way to bring a taste of Olive Garden home!