Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe
This Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe is the ultimate comfort food! Made with tender chicken, soft potato gnocchi, fresh spinach, and a creamy broth, it’s rich, cozy, and perfect for chilly nights or anytime you need a warm, satisfying meal.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup carrots shredded
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 package 16 oz potato gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
Step 1: Sauté the Aromatics
- In a large pot, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic, carrots, and celery.
Step 2: Create the Base
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir well to form a roux. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
Step 3: Add Broth
- Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Step 4: Add Chicken
- Stir in the shredded chicken and let it cook for a few minutes.
Step 5: Add Cream and Milk
- Pour in heavy cream and milk. Stir gently and let the soup thicken.
Step 6: Add Gnocchi
- Add the gnocchi and cook for 3–5 minutes until they float.
Step 7: Add Spinach and Seasoning
- Stir in spinach, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook until spinach wilts.
Step 8: Serve Warm
- Ladle into bowls and serve immediately.