Creamy Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup in 30 Minutes
A creamy, comforting soup featuring tender chicken, soft potato gnocchi, and fresh spinach in a rich broth. Perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 16 oz potato gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, and milk. Stir well.
- Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
- Add shredded chicken and gnocchi. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked chicken for faster preparation.
- Gnocchi cooks quickly—do not overcook.
- Adjust creaminess by adding more milk if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg