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A bowl of Olive Garden style chicken gnocchi soup with a creamy broth and savory ingredients.

Best way to make Chicken Gnocchi Soup (Olive Garden Style)

A rich and creamy homemade chicken gnocchi soup inspired by the Olive Garden classic, featuring tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and fresh spinach.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 large Chicken Breast
  • 16 ounces Potato Gnocchi
  • 5 ounces Fresh Spinach
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Half-and-Half
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion
  • 2 medium Carrots
  • 2 medium Celery Stalks
  • 3 cloves Garlic Cloves
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot, then add chopped onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened.
  2. Add garlic and flour: Stir in minced garlic and cook for one minute, then sprinkle in flour and whisk constantly for another minute.
  3. Pour in liquids: Gradually whisk in chicken broth and half-and-half, bring to a simmer, and cook until slightly thickened.
  4. Add chicken and gnocchi: Stir in cooked shredded chicken and potato gnocchi, cooking until gnocchi are tender.
  5. Finish with spinach: Stir in fresh spinach until wilted, then season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.

Notes

This recipe is a copycat of Olive Garden's famous Chicken Gnocchi Soup, perfect for a cozy meal at home.