Description
A creamy and comforting chicken gnocchi soup inspired by Olive Garden’s famous recipe. This hearty soup combines tender chicken, fluffy potato gnocchi, fresh spinach, and a rich broth infused with garlic, onions, and Italian herbs. Perfect for a cozy meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Serving
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook Chicken: Add the diced chicken to the pot, and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Add Broth: Pour in the chicken broth, and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer with Cream and Gnocchi: Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream, potato gnocchi, dried thyme, and oregano. Simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the gnocchi is tender.
- Add Spinach: Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
- Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version, but the soup will be less rich.
- Fresh spinach can be replaced with kale or Swiss chard if desired.
- For a dairy-free option, use coconut milk and a dairy-free Parmesan substitute.
- Make sure not to overcook the gnocchi to avoid it becoming mushy.
- Leftovers can be stored refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stove.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing and simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken gnocchi soup, creamy chicken soup, olive garden chicken gnocchi, comforting soup, easy dinner recipe
