Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup (Copycat)

Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup (Copycat)

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. Butter
  • 1/2 c. Celery, washed and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 c. Grated Onion
  • 1/3 c. Grated Carrots
  • 1 tbsp. Garlic, minced
  • 1/4 c. All Purpose Flour
  • 8 c. Chicken Broth
  • 1/8 tsp. Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. Ground Thyme
  • 4 c. Fresh Baby Spinach, rinsed
  • 2 c. Cooked Chicken, small dice, roasted or grilled
  • 2 c. Heavy Cream
  • 16 oz. Gnocchi, frozen or fresh

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat; then add the celery, onions, carrots and garlic. Stir for 1-2 minutes until the celery starts to soften.

  2. 2

    Whisk in the flour; then add the chicken broth. 

  3. 3

    Next, add the chicken, nutmeg and thyme; stir well. Increase heat and bring to a boil; then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan; then add it to the soup along with the spinach and gnocchi.

  5. 5

    Simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes or until gnocchi is cooked.