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Chicken Gnocchi Soup

A rich and creamy chicken gnocchi soup inspired by Olive Garden, perfect for cozy evenings or family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast Shredded or diced
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 cup fresh spinach Chopped
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 4 cups chicken broth Low sodium recommended
  • 16 oz potato gnocchi
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 cup whole milk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the flour and cook for another minute until the mixture is bubbly.
  4. Gradually add the chicken broth, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
Cooking
  1. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then add the cooked chicken, gnocchi, fresh spinach, dried parsley, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Let it simmer until the gnocchi are cooked through, usually about 5-6 minutes.
  3. Finally, stir in the heavy cream and whole milk, cooking until everything is heated through.
Serving
  1. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

For the best results, remember these tips: cook the gnocchi just before serving, incorporate other vegetables for extra nutrition, and add more seasoning if desired. This soup keeps well in the fridge for a few days and tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld.