Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Gnocchi, chicken, and shredded carrots cooking in a creamy broth.

4.4 from 39 votes

Yield: 4 servings

Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Flavorful Chicken Gnocchi Soup has tender gnocchi, juicy chicken, and fresh spinach in a creamy herbed broth. This easy copycat soup recipe is so filling, and perfect for lunch or dinner!

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
½ cup diced celery
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
½ cup shredded carrots
4 cups chicken broth
1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
2 sprigs fresh thyme, minced (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
16 ounces gnocchi, fresh or frozen
2 cups cooked and shredded chicken, can also use a rotisserie chicken
2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
2 cups heavy cream
Salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste

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Instructions

In a large heavy bottomed pot (like a dutch oven), melt the butter and add the celery, onion, garlic and carrots. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
In a small bowl, mix the corn starch and a couple of tablespoons of the chicken broth. Add cornstarch mixture to the vegetable mixture in the pot. Slowly whisk in the remaining chicken broth and add the sprigs of thyme.
Bring mixture to a simmer and then add the gnocchi and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until gnocchi are cooked through and have risen to the top.
Add the chicken and spinach and cook till the spinach is wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly add the cream, while stirring, and heat till just hot but not boiling.
Add salt and pepper as needed, to taste. Serve with garlic bread.

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Notes

To Save Time: Use pre-shredded carrots and a rotisserie chicken to make this dinner prep go even faster.

Can I Make this Soup in Advance? Yes! This soup can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator so that the flavors meld over time.

Make Your Chopped Veggies the Same Size: This ensures that all of your veggies cook through in the same amount of time, or very close to it.

Adjust the Seasoning to Your Tastes: Add more salt, less pepper, more thyme, etc. Definitely play around with the seasonings if you feel the need!

Gnocchi: You can use homemade, fresh, or frozen gnocchi.

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1, Calories: 931kcal, Carbohydrates: 58g, Protein: 29g, Fat: 66g, Saturated Fat: 38g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 23g, Trans Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 267mg, Sodium: 1295mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 7g