Easy Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup
A delightful and creamy soup filled with tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and fresh vegetables, perfect for any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 1 stalk of celery, chopped
- ½ white onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 16 ounces potato gnocchi
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Sauté the olive oil over medium heat. Add the celery, onions, garlic, and carrots, sautéing for about 2-3 minutes, or until the onions become translucent and fragrant.
- Add the cooked diced chicken, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and thyme to the pot. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Gently stir in the potato gnocchi. Allow the soup to boil for an additional 3-4 minutes, until the gnocchi are cooked through and tender.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the half and half and chopped spinach. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the spinach is wilted and tender. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Enjoy your comforting bowl of soup!
Notes
You can substitute half and half with heavy cream for a richer texture or use a dairy-free alternative if desired.
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