Description
A creamy, rich, and easy-to-make copycat version of the popular Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 ribs celery (diced)
- â…“ cup all-purpose flour
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 large chicken breast (diced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 (16-ounce) package gnocchi
- 1 cup carrots (shredded)
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Step: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the onions, garlic, and celery for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Step: Stir in the flour until evenly mixed throughout.
- Step: While stirring constantly, pour in the chicken stock. Add the chicken breast, Italian seasoning, and thyme, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, then stir in the gnocchi. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the gnocchi is cooked through.
- Step: Stir in the carrots, spinach, and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Notes
For a quicker preparation, you can use pre-cooked diced chicken. Ensure the flour is well-incorporated to avoid clumps in the broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 78 mg