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Chicken and Gnocchi Soup

A copycat of Olive Garden's favorite soup, this Chicken and Gnocchi Soup is filled with vegetables, chicken and potato gnocchi, all in a creamy, flavorful and comforting soup.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 681 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups half and half
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or cubed
  • 1 pound gnocchi prepared according to the package directions
  • 2-3 cups baby spinach roughly chopped

Instructions

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  1. In a Dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat.  Add the onions, celery, carrots, garlic and thyme and cook until softened, 5-10 minutes.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  2. Stir in the flour and cook for a couple of minutes.  Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan.  Slowly whisk in the half and half. Stir in the chicken.  Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
  3. Add in the prepared gnocchi and spinach.  Cook until the spinach has wilted.
  4. Taste soup and season with salt and pepper before serving.

Notes

  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of recipe Calories 681kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 58g (116%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 195mg (65%) Sodium 730mg (30%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 681

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of recipe
Calories 681kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 58g 116%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 195mg 65%
Sodium 730mg 30%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.