Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)
Ingredients
- 3 tbspbutter
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 1 conion
diced
- ½ ccelery diced
- 2garlic cloves
minced
- ¼ call-purpose flour
- 2 chalf-and-half
- 114 ounce can chicken broth for a thinner soup use 2 cans
- 1 tbspfresh thyme
- 1 cshredded carrots
- 1 cfresh spinach leaves
chopped
- 1 cdiced cooked chicken breast
i used rotisserie
- 116 ounce package potato gnocchi
on the pasta isle
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- 1
In a large pot add butter and olive oil. Over medium high heat sauté onion, celery and garlic until tender. Add the flour to create a roux and cook for another minute.
- 2
Slowly add the half and half and chicken broth and stir until it starts to thicken. Add the thyme, carrots, spinach, chicken and gnocchi. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until gnocchi is cooked and soup is thickened. (If you want a thinner soup add another can of chicken broth.) Salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.
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About this Recipe
Craving that comforting, hearty taste of Olive Garden's famous soup without leaving your kitchen? This Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup copycat delivers on all fronts, creating a deeply satisfying dinner that tastes even better than the restaurant original.
What makes this Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup truly special is its incredibly rich, thick broth, brimming with tender vegetables and pillowy gnocchi. The luxurious texture comes from a masterful combination of butter, olive oil, flour, and half-and-half, creating a velvety base that perfectly cradles every ingredient. It's comfort food at its finest, designed to warm you from the inside out.
When you dive into a bowl of this creamy gnocchi soup, you can expect a symphony of flavors and textures. Each spoonful offers tender diced chicken, soft potato gnocchi, and the gentle crunch of fresh carrots and celery, all tied together by the subtle earthiness of fresh thyme and bright spinach. The broth is wonderfully savory and deeply satisfying, providing that quintessential cozy experience. This dish feels both indulgent and wholesome, perfect for a weeknight meal that tastes like it took hours to make, but is ready surprisingly quickly.
Customization & Variations
This recipe is wonderfully adaptable to your preferences. You can easily adjust the consistency by using either one or two cans of chicken broth; opt for two cans if you prefer a thinner soup. For the chicken, while rotisserie chicken offers a fantastic shortcut, any pre-cooked diced chicken breast will work beautifully. Feel free to incorporate other greens like kale or Swiss chard in place of, or in addition to, the spinach for extra nutrients and flavor. For a vegetarian option, simply omit the chicken and use vegetable broth.
Serve this cozy Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup as a stand-alone dinner, or alongside a simple green salad and some crusty bread for dipping. It's the ultimate comforting meal, ideal for chilly evenings or whenever you need a little warmth and indulgence.