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Homemade Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Homemade Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a creamy, thickened soup combining butter, olive oil, aromatic vegetables, and half-and-half with chicken broth. It includes shredded carrots, chopped spinach, cooked diced chicken, and ready-to-use gnocchi cooked in the broth, resulting in a comforting soup with tender gnocchi and a mild herb seasoning.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
12
1 cup servings
Calories:
247 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Italian
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 1 cup servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247
% 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.