Homemade Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup
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Homemade Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Description
This soup begins by sautéing onion, celery, and garlic in butter and olive oil until softened. Flour is incorporated to form a roux, then half-and-half is added and simmered to thicken. Chicken broth is whisked in, thickening the mixture again. Dried herbs such as thyme and parsley, along with optional ground nutmeg, infuse the soup with subtle flavor. Carrots, spinach, cooked chicken, and packaged gnocchi are added and simmered until the gnocchi are tender and the soup is heated through.
The finished soup is creamy and smooth, with tender gnocchi that contribute a soft texture contrasting with the small vegetable pieces and chicken chunks. The seasoning is mild, complementing the cream base without overwhelming it.
It can be served as a filling lunch or light dinner. Adjust seasoning with additional salt at the end to taste. Using leftover rotisserie chicken can enhance the flavor and ease preparation.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup onion finely diced
- 1/2 cup celery finely diced
- 2 garlic clove minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 quart half-and-half
- 28 ounces chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes dried
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg ground, optional
- 1 cup carrot finely shredded
- 1 cup spinach coarsely chopped, leaves
- 1 cup chicken breast cooked, and diced
- 16 ounces gnocchi package ready-to-use
Instructions
- Melt the butter and olive oil in a large pot or a Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally until the onion becomes translucent.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Whisk in the half-and-half. Simmer until thickened.
- Whisk in the chicken broth. Simmer until thickened again. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, thyme, parsley, nutmeg (if using), shredded carrots, spinach, chicken, and gnocchi.
- Simmer until the soup is heated through. Before serving, season with additional salt, if necessary.
Notes
- Leftover rotisserie chicken can be used to save time and add flavor.
- Adjust the amount of thyme according to your preference for herb intensity.
- If gnocchi pieces are large, consider cutting them in half for better portioning.
- Add salt after cooking as the soup can be mild depending on broth used.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 121 cup servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 480mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 246mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2438IU | 49% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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