Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of a beloved Olive Garden favorite with this homemade chicken gnocchi soup. Creamy, hearty, and packed with tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and vibrant veggies, this soup is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
For the Rest:
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, julienned or shredded
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi
- 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil. Sauté onion, celery, and garlic until soft.
- Create Roux: Sprinkle in flour and stir to create a roux.
- Add Liquids: Whisk in chicken broth, milk, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Incorporate Ingredients: Add chicken, carrots, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Cook Gnocchi: Add gnocchi and cook until tender, then stir in spinach.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra richness, stir in grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- You can use rotisserie chicken or substitute with turkey or sausage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
