Chicken and Gnocchi Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)

Name: Chicken and Gnocchi Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 - 6
Ingredients: 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 3-4 talks celery; 1 medium onion; 2 medium carrots; 3-4 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 teaspoon dried rosemary; salt and pepper; 16 ounces potato gnocchi; 2 cups half and half; 1 cup fresh spinach; Parmesan Cheese

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 - 6
Calories
515 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine
Italian, American

Chicken and Gnocchi Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)

Iris Warren

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Chicken Gnocchi Soup made at home is just as creamy and delicious as the classic Olive Garden soup! The best part is it can be made in your kitchen in just 30 minutes! Loaded with veggies, chicken and gnocchi this is a hearty soup that makes a great weeknight dinner or appetizer. The whole family will love this easy creamy soup. Leftovers are even better the next day.

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Ingredients

Servings

3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cooked and cubed, or 2 cups cooked shredded rotisserie chicken)
3-4 talks celery (chopped, approx. 1 cup)
1 medium onion (diced, approx. ½ cup)
2 medium carrots (shredded or finely diced, approx. 1 cup)
3-4 cloves garlic (minced, approx. 2 tbsp)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoon dried rosemary
salt and pepper (to taste)
16 ounces potato gnocchi (1 bag frozen store bought, or fresh)
2 cups half and half (or milk)
1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
Parmesan Cheese (shredded, or Romano Cheese, for serving (optional))

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Cube chicken into bite sized pieces and sauté until just cooked through (if using rotisserie chicken wait until step 6 to add to the soup).
Add in the celery, onions, and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onions are translucent.
Add the chicken broth, rosemary and thyme, bring to a boil. Let boil 3-4 minutes before reducing heat to a simmer and then cook for 10 minutes.
In a separate pot, cook the gnocchi according to package directions and drain.
To the soup pot, add the cooked drained gnocchi, carrots and cooked rotisserie chicken (if using). Cook 2-3 minutes.
Add in the spinach and half and half. Stir until evenly incorporated. Cook 2-3 minutes until spinach is tender.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with grated parmesan, optional, and serve. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Information based on 4 servings.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 515kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 99mg (33%) Sodium 1445mg (60%) Potassium 930mg (27%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 6413IU (128%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 218mg (22%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4- 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 515 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	515kcal	26%
Carbohydrates	54g	18%
Protein	28g	56%
Fat	21g	32%
Saturated Fat	10g	50%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	7g	35%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	99mg	33%
Sodium	1445mg	60%
Potassium	930mg	20%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	6413IU	128%
Vitamin C	26mg	29%
Calcium	218mg	22%
Iron	6mg	33%