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A bowl of creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup in Olive Garden style, garnished with fresh herbs.

Chicken Gnocchi Soup (Olive Garden Style)

A creamy and comforting soup inspired by Olive Garden's classic, featuring tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and fresh spinach in a rich broth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs Chicken Breast cooked and shredded
  • 16 oz Potato Gnocchi package
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 cups Half-and-Half
  • 5 oz Fresh Spinach
  • 1 cup Carrots shredded
  • 1/2 cup Celery diced
  • 1/2 cup Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot/Dutch Oven
  • Whisk
  • Ladle
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Melt butter in a large pot, then add onion, celery, and carrots, cooking until softened (5-7 minutes).
  2. Stir in minced garlic for one minute until fragrant.
  3. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
  4. Gradually pour in chicken broth, whisking constantly, and bring to a simmer.
  5. Add shredded chicken and gnocchi; cook until gnocchi float (2-3 minutes).
  6. Stir in half-and-half, fresh spinach, salt, and pepper; cook until spinach wilts without boiling.
  7. Taste and adjust seasonings before serving hot.

Notes

For a thicker soup, you can increase the amount of flour slightly. You can also use leftover rotisserie chicken for convenience.