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Bowl of Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup with chicken, gnocchi, and herbs.

Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup

This cozy copycat version of Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup features pillowy gnocchi, tender shredded chicken, and a creamy broth with fresh spinach and aromatics—perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing vegetables.
  • 1 cup onion, diced Adds sweetness and flavor.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced For aroma.
  • 1 cup carrot, diced Adds color and sweetness.
  • 1 cup celery stalk, diced For flavor base.
  • 2 cups chicken broth Use good-quality broth for best results.
For the Soup
  • 1 cup heavy cream For richness.
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded Rotisserie chicken works great.
  • 1 package gnocchi Store-bought is fast; homemade is richer.
  • 2 cups fresh spinach Adds color and nutrition.
  • to taste pinch salt and pepper For seasoning.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 6–8 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the gnocchi and cook according to package instructions, about 2–4 minutes until they float.
  3. Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream, shredded chicken, and fresh spinach. Heat gently without boiling.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste and simmer until heated through and spinach wilts.
  5. If too thick, thin with chicken broth.

Notes

Don't rush the sautéing process to bring out the natural sweetness of the vegetables. For a thicker soup, puree part of the soup with an immersion blender.