Chicken Gnocchi Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
10 cups
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Calories
333 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
Chicken Gnocchi Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)
Description
This recipe uses sautéed chicken pieces cooked in butter, combined with aromatic vegetables like diced onion, shredded carrot, chopped celery, and garlic. A roux made with flour creates a thickened creamy base once chicken broth, milk, and cream are added. Potato gnocchi and fresh spinach are stirred in near the end and gently simmered, resulting in tender gnocchi and wilted spinach throughout the soup.
The finished soup has a balanced texture: creamy broth with soft gnocchi and tender chicken. The vegetables contribute sweetness and aroma. It serves well as a filling lunch or dinner option.
Nutritional information provided is for one cup with about 333 calories, notable fat, carbohydrates, protein, and fiber content. The use of 1% milk and reduced sodium broth helps moderate richness and saltiness.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite sized cubes, boneless, skinless
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 medium carrot peeled and shredded
- 2 talks celery chopped
- 1 TBS garlic minced
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth reduced sodium
- 3 ½ cups milk
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 lb potato gnocchi (1 package)
- 1 cup spinach fresh chopped
Notes
- Using 1% milk and reduced sodium broth helps control fat and salt levels without sacrificing creaminess.
- Nutritional information for one cup: approximately 333 calories, 21g fat, 19g carbohydrates, 2g fiber, 1g sugar, and 17g protein.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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