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Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup

A creamy and comforting soup featuring tender gnocchi, hearty chicken, and a medley of vegetables, perfect for chilly nights or family gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 package (16 oz) gnocchi
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh spinach (optional, for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by heating a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté these vegetables until softened, which usually takes about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the shredded chicken and continue cooking for a few minutes until heated through.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth, raising the heat to bring everything to a boil.
  4. Once boiling, add the gnocchi and thyme, cooking until the gnocchi floats to the top, which indicates they're done.
  5. Reduce the heat, then stir in the heavy cream, along with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Allow the soup to simmer for a few more minutes to meld the flavors together.
  7. For an extra touch, garnish with fresh spinach before serving warm.

Notes

For best flavor, sauté herbs like rosemary or bay leaves with the onions. Add red pepper flakes for a bit of spice. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently. For freezing, consider freezing the broth and gnocchi separately to maintain texture.