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Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe 

Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup
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Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a creamy, Italian-inspired soup made with shredded chicken, soft potato gnocchi, carrots, celery, spinach, and a seasoned cream broth.

It’s not just another chicken soup. The gnocchi makes it heartier, almost like a cross between a soup and a stew. The broth is silky, slightly thick, and packed with flavor from garlic, herbs, and sautéed vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 2 celery stalks, diced

  • 1 cup shredded carrots

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • 4 cups chicken broth

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works well)

  • 1 pound potato gnocchi

  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped

  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Sauté the Vegetables

In a large pot, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, celery, and shredded carrots. Cook for about 5–6 minutes until softened.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. You should smell that rich aroma building already.

Step 2: Create the Base

Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir continuously for about 1–2 minutes. This forms a light roux, which will thicken the soup later.

Don’t rush this step. Cooking the flour removes any raw taste.

Step 3: Add the Broth Slowly

Gradually pour in chicken broth while stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

You’ll notice the broth starting to thicken slightly as it heats.

Step 4: Stir in Milk and Cream

Lower the heat and add whole milk and heavy cream. Stir gently and let it simmer for 5 minutes. The texture should become smooth and velvety.

Avoid boiling. Gentle heat keeps the cream stable.

Step 5: Add Chicken and Gnocchi

Stir in shredded chicken and dried herbs. Add the gnocchi and let the soup simmer for about 3–4 minutes, or until the gnocchi floats to the top.

That floating is your signal—they’re done.

Step 6: Finish with Spinach

Add chopped spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes until wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Your soup should now be creamy, hearty, and ready to serve.

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