Description
Creamy Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup copycat! Tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi & spinach in 30 minutes. Tastes just like the restaurant!
Ingredients
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3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
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1 stalk celery, chopped
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½ white onion, diced
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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½ cup shredded carrots
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 teaspoon thyme
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16 ounces potato gnocchi
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2 cups half-and-half (see note)
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1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
Instructions
Step 1: Sauté Aromatics
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Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
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Add celery, onion, garlic, and carrots. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent.
Step 2: Build the Broth
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Pour in chicken broth and season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a gentle boil.
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Reduce heat to a simmer and stir in diced chicken. Cook for 5 minutes to infuse flavors.
Step 3: Cook Gnocchi
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Add gnocchi to the pot and simmer for 3-4 minutes until they float to the surface.
Step 4: Finish with Cream & Spinach
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Reduce heat to low and stir in half-and-half.
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Add chopped spinach and cook just until wilted (about 1 minute).
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Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt/pepper if needed.
Notes
Half-and-half substitute: Use 1 cup whole milk + 1 cup heavy cream.
Don’t overcook gnocchi: They’ll turn mushy if boiled too long.
Spinach tip: Stir in just before serving for vibrant color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Olive Garden soup copycat, chicken gnocchi soup, creamy soup recipe