Better Than Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Indulge in the creamy delight of Better Than Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup, a delectable homemade version that brings restaurant-quality comfort right to your kitchen. This flavorful soup features tender shredded chicken and light, pillowy gnocchi enveloped in a rich, velvety broth made with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prepping, each spoonful warms the heart and satisfies the palate. With its quick preparation time and versatility, this dish is bound to become a favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups milk
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 ounces chopped frozen spinach
- 16 ounces gnocchi
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and olive oil together.
- Add chopped celery; cook for 5–10 minutes until soft. Stir in minced garlic; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Mix in shredded carrots, salt, pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
- Gradually add flour while stirring until smooth; cook for about 2 minutes.
- Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring to dissolve lumps, then add milk and heavy cream.
- Fold in spinach and shredded chicken; mix thoroughly.
- Bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Add gnocchi; cook until they float (about 4–5 minutes).
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg