Chicken Gnocchi Soup (Better Than Olive Garden!) Recipe + VIDEO
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Chicken Gnocchi Soup (Better Than Olive Garden!) Recipe + VIDEO
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Creamy and hearty chicken gnocchi soup is brimming with chicken, veggies, potato gnocchi and our special touches. It's rich and delicious, and way better than your favorite Olive Garden soup!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup celery thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots thinly sliced
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons chicken base
- 6 cups water
- 16 ounces potato gnocchi
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup half and half
- 2 cups chopped/shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
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Instructions
- Set a large 6-8 quart soup pot (or Dutch oven) over medium heat. Add the olive oil to the pot. Once hot, stir in the onions, celery, carrots, and garlic. Stir and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in the all-purpose flour and Italian seasoning. Sauté another 1-2 minutes to cook the flour. Then stir in the chicken base, and water.
- Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Simmer the soup for 10 to 15 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. (*If adding raw chicken breasts to the soup, make sure to simmer at least 15 minutes, but up to 20 minutes. Then remove the chicken breast to shred before adding the gnocchi.)
- Remove the lid and stir in the gnocchi. Simmer for 2-4 minutes until the gnocchi starts to rise to the top of the soup. Then mix in the Parmesan cheese, half-and-half, and chopped chicken. Stir again to incorporate the cheese into the soup.
- Finally, stir in the fresh basil leaves. Taste, then salt and pepper as desired. If you wish the soup to be slightly thicker, allow it to simmer another 3 to 5 minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
- We are using leftover chopped or shredded cooked chicken in this recipe. However, if you don't have leftover chicken on hand, you can definitely cook two small to average-sized chicken breasts as you simmer the soup base. Allow them to cook for at least 15 minutes in the boiling broth. Then remove the chicken breast with tongs and shred or chop while the gnocchi is cooking. Then stir the cooked chicken back into the soup.
- Creamy chicken gnocchi soup is delicious the next day! Let it cool completely before transferring the soup to an airtight container. Keep in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. Reheat low and slow on the stovetop or in a microwave.
- To freeze: Transfer it to an airtight container once the soup has cooled. I suggest wrapping the container in a layer of aluminum foil for extra protection. Freeze for up to 2-3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1.5c
Calories
337kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
889mg
(37%)
Potassium
326mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
4019IU
(80%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
161mg
(16%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.5c | |
| Calories | 337kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 889mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 326mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 4019IU | 80% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 161mg | 16% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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