This Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a creamy and comforting soup filled with tender chicken, potato gnocchi, and fresh vegetables. It's perfect for a warm and cozy meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
- 1 cup onion diced
- 1/2 cup celery diced
- 1 cup cups carrot diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour to thicken
- 4 cups chicken broth low sodium preferred
- 2 cups heavy cream or half and half
- 2 cups cooked chicken diced
- 1 pound gnocchi potato
- 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrot and sauté until onions are translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the flour to coat the vegetables, and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth until there are no lumps. Allow it to come to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the heavy cream, cooked chicken, and gnocchi. Let simmer for another 5 minutes until the gnocchi are tender.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and let cook until wilted, about 3 minutes.
- Season with thyme, salt, and pepper to taste before serving hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg