Description
Indulge in a bowl of Better Than Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup, where creamy comfort meets hearty flavors. This delightful dish features tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and a medley of fresh vegetables all simmered in a rich, velvety broth. Perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings, it’s a quick and satisfying meal that will become a family favorite. With just 40 minutes from prep to table, this recipe is not only easy to make but also versatile enough to serve as a main course or starter. Enjoy it with crusty bread or fresh salad for an inviting dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups milk
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 16 ounces gnocchi
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter and heat the olive oil until fragrant.
- Add chopped celery and sauté for 5–10 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Mix in shredded carrots, salt, pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Sprinkle flour into the mixture and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Gradually add chicken broth, stirring to combine; then add milk and heavy cream until smooth.
- Incorporate cooked shredded chicken and frozen spinach; stir well.
- Bring the soup to a gentle boil.
- Carefully add gnocchi and cook for about 4–5 minutes until tender.
- Serve hot in bowls, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Soups
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg