Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe
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Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe
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This Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup is the ultimate creamy comfort in a bowl! Tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a rich, velvety broth come together with fresh spinach and a hint of garlic to create a copycat recipe that tastes just like the restaurant version.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 small sweet onion diced
- 2 celery ribs diced
- 2 medium carrots peeled and diced
- 3 garlic cloves finely minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 ½ cups half and half
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 2 cups spinach chopped
- fresh flat-leaf parsley finely chopped, optional
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Instructions
- Heat the butter and avocado oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium. Add the onions, celery, and carrots and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until softened. Add the garlic and continue cooking for an additional 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add the chicken to the pot, making sure each piece is completely immersed in the liquid. Turn the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and shred it using two forks.
- Add the chicken back to the pot, along with the half and half. Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, add the gnocchi and spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the gnocchi floats to the top.
- Serve the soup with fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
- If you'd like to lighten this soup up, simply combine 2 cups of warmed milk (regular or plant-based) with 4 tablespoons of cornstarch. Whisk until well combined before pouring into the soup.
- Thighs will deliver the most flavor, but breasts can also be used.
- Store-bought potato—or even cauliflower—gnocchi work great in this recipe. You can also make your own
- potato gnocchi
- from scratch; it’s easier than you might think!
- Allow the soup to completely cool, then move to an airtight, resealable container. Place it in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. The gnocchi will start to break down, however.
- While you can absolutely freeze this soup in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 to 4 months, the gnocchi's consistency will be affected upon thawing. It is best to freeze the soup BEFORE adding the gnocchi.
- Half and half: If you'd like to lighten this soup up, simply combine 2 cups of warmed milk (regular or plant-based) with 4 tablespoons of cornstarch. Whisk until well combined before pouring into the soup.
- Chicken: Thighs will deliver the most flavor, but breasts can also be used.
- Gnocchi: Store-bought potato—or even cauliflower—gnocchi work great in this recipe. You can also make your own potato gnocchi from scratch; it’s easier than you might think!
- Storage: Allow the soup to completely cool, then move to an airtight, resealable container. Place it in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. The gnocchi will start to break down, however.
- Freezing: While you can absolutely freeze this soup in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 to 4 months, the gnocchi's consistency will be affected upon thawing. It is best to freeze the soup BEFORE adding the gnocchi.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
426kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
125mg
(42%)
Sodium
1493mg
(62%)
Potassium
517mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
4919IU
(98%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
132mg
(13%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 426 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 426kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1493mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 517mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 4919IU | 98% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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