This homemade version of Olive Garden's chicken gnocchi soup recipe is so simple, and yet each bite is loaded with flavor. It combines perfectly cooked chicken with tender veggies, potato gnocchi, and a deeply flavorful, creamy broth. Gah, it just tastes so good, and it's so easy to make too. In fact, the entire recipe comes together in just 30 minutes flat!
INGREDIENTS YOU'LL NEED
One of my favorite parts about this recipe is how straightforward the ingredient list is.
Here's what you'll need to make it:
- 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 1 stalk of celery, chopped
- ½ white onion diced
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- salt and pepper - to taste
- 1 tsp.thyme
- 16 oz. potato gnocchi
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped (frozen will work too)
Pretty simple, right?!
Now, I tend to go with the storebought gnocchi since it's more convenient, but if you want to make homemade gnocchi, you certainly can.
As for the chicken, any leftover cooked chicken will work just fine. My favorite thing to use is a leftover rotisserie chicken for it.
By the way, if you're looking for another recipe that uses many of these same ingredients, this Chili's Southwest chicken soup recipe does just that!
HOW TO MAKE OLIVE GARDEN CHICKEN GNOCCHI SOUP
As I mentioned earlier, making this copycat Olive Garden chicken gnocchi soup recipe is about as easy as it gets. I mean it comes together in 30 minutes and just one pot.
So, with that said, let's get to cooking!
STEP 1: COOK THE VEGGIES
First, heat a little olive oil in a large soup pot set over medium heat. When the pot is hot, add the celery, onions, garlic, and carrots. Sauté the veggies for 2-3 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
STEP 2: ADD THE CHICKEN AND THE GNOCCHI
Then, after you've sautéed the veggies, you can add the cooked chicken, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and thyme.
Bring this to a boil, then gently stir in the potato gnocchi and let it boil for 3-4 minutes. Now you can reduce the heat to a simmer and continue cooking the soup for 10 more minutes.
STEP 3: FINISH THE SOUP AND SERVE
To finish the soup you'll just want to stir in the half and half and the spinach. Let this cook for another 1-2 minutes until the spinach is warm and tender. Then, give the soup a taste and adjust the salt and pepper if needed.
Finally, once the soup has been seasoned to suit your preference, you can serve it warm. Enjoy!
HOW TO STORE ANFD REHEAT THE GNOCCHI SOUP
This recipe for Olive Garden chicken gnocchi soup makes 12 servings, so it's great for a hearty lunch or an easy-going family dinner.
If you end up with leftover soup, simply store it in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. Or, if you want the soup to last even longer you can freeze it in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Then, when you're ready to enjoy your chicken gnocchi soup again, you'll definitely want to reheat it.
So, to reheat the soup, I suggest transferring the leftovers to a pot set over medium heat. Let the soup cook, stirring occasionally until it's fully reheated.
Alternatively, if you're short on time, you can microwave your leftovers in 20-second intervals until the soup reaches your desired temperature.
FAQS
WHAT IS THE CHICKEN GNOCCHI SOUP AT OLIVE GARDEN MADE OF?
The chicken gnocchi soup at Olive Garden is made of roasted chicken cooked with potato gnocchi, tender veggies, wilted spinach and a creamy chicken broth.
IS OLIVE GARDEN GNOCCHI MADE OF POTATOES?
Yes, Olive Garden's chicken gnocchi soup is made with potato gnocchi, also known as potato dumplings.
HOW MANY CALORIES ARE IN OLIVE GARDEN'S CHICKEN GNOCCHI SOUP?
According to Olive Garden's website, 1 serving of their chicken gnocchi soup is about 230 calories.
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Yield: 12 Servings
Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup
This homemade version of Olive Garden's chicken gnocchi soup recipe is so simple, and yet each bite is loaded with flavor. It combines perfectly cooked chicken with tender veggies, potato gnocchi, and a deeply flavorful, creamy broth. Gah, it just tastes so good, and it's so easy to make too. In fact, the entire recipe comes together in just 30 minutes flat!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Ingredients
- 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 1 stalk of celery, chopped
- ½ white onion diced
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- salt and pepper - to taste
- 1 tsp.thyme
- 16 oz. potato gnocchi
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add celery, onions, garlic, and carrots, and saute for 2-3 minutes until the onions are translucent.
- Add chicken, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and thyme, bring to a boil, then gently stir in the gnocchi. Boil for 3-4 minutes longer before reducing heat to a simmer and cooking for 10 minutes.
- Stir in half and half and spinach and cook another 1-2 minutes until spinach is tender.
- Taste, add salt and pepper if needed, and serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1 Cup
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 220Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 116mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 18g
