Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Better Than Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup, a delightful copycat recipe that brings the beloved restaurant flavors right to your kitchen. This creamy, rich soup is filled with tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and vibrant vegetables, making it an ideal choice for cozy dinners or gatherings. In just under an hour, you can whip up this satisfying dish that’s perfect for sharing with family and friends. Each bite offers a symphony of flavors that will leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups milk
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 ounces chopped frozen spinach
- 16 ounces gnocchi
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter and olive oil.
- Sauté chopped celery for about 5 minutes until soft; then add minced garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in shredded carrots, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture; stir well and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Gradually add chicken broth while stirring until smooth; then mix in milk and heavy cream.
- Add frozen spinach and cooked chicken; stir thoroughly.
- Bring the soup to a gentle boil.
- Add gnocchi and cook for about 4-5 minutes until tender.
- Serve hot in bowls and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 782mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 76mg