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Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe

Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Learn how to recreate the comforting and creamy Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup in your own kitchen. This hearty soup is packed with tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh vegetables, all simmered in a rich and flavorful broth.


Ingredients

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For the Soup:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup diced carrots
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 package potato gnocchi
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, celery, and carrots. Cook until vegetables are tender.
  2. Add Flavors: Stir in garlic, thyme, and parsley. Cook for another minute.
  3. Simmer Soup: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add shredded chicken and gnocchi. Cook until gnocchi is tender.
  4. Finish the Soup: Stir in half-and-half and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for a few more minutes.
  5. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy hot.

Notes

  • You can add spinach or kale for extra nutrition.
  • For a thicker soup, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with the half-and-half before adding to the soup.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg