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Chicken and Gnocchi Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)
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.
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
Ingredients
- 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))
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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Notes
- Nutrition Information based on 4 servings.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.