Description

If you’re craving something creamy, hearty, and packed with tender chicken and those pillowy gnocchi pillows, Olive Garden’s Chicken Gnocchi Soup is your go-to comfort fix. It’s a creamy, garlicky, and cheesy soup loaded with spinach, carrots, and potatoes, all simmered together in a rich broth. Perfect for chilly nights or whenever you need a hug in a bowl.

Ingredients

For the Soup Base:
– 1 tbsp olive oil
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 small onion, finely chopped
– 2 medium carrots, diced
– 2 celery stalks, diced
– 4 cups chicken broth
– 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works!)
– 1 cup diced potatoes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes)
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 tsp Italian seasoning
– 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional for a little kick)

For the Gnocchi:
– 1 package (about 16 oz) store-bought potato gnocchi

For Finishing Touches:
– Grated Parmesan cheese
– Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Step 1: Sauté Your Veggies
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until veggies soften and onions turn translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 2: Build the Broth
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add diced potatoes and Italian seasoning. Lower heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes.

Step 3: Add Chicken and Gnocchi
Stir in shredded chicken and gnocchi. Cook gnocchi according to package instructions (usually 2-3 minutes until they float).

Step 4: Make It Creamy
Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and chopped spinach. Cook until spinach wilts and soup is heated through, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 5: Season and Serve
Taste and season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if you like a little heat. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley.

Notes

– Swap chicken for turkey or even cooked sausage.
– Use kale instead of spinach for a heartier green.
– Make it dairy-free by swapping cream with coconut milk or cashew cream.
– Add mushrooms or corn for extra veggies and texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: ~350 kcal per serving
Fat: ~12g
Carbohydrates: ~30g
Protein: ~28g