Ingredients
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 medium onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 medium carrots, diced
– 2 stalks celery, diced
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon dried parsley
– 4 cups chicken broth
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
– 1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi
– 2 cups fresh spinach
– Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Making Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup is simple if you follow these steps:
1. Heat the Oil: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Sauté Vegetables: Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
3. Add Garlic and Herbs: Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, and parsley. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in Chicken Broth: Slowly add the chicken broth to the pot, stirring to combine.
5. Add Cream: Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
6. Incorporate Chicken: Add the shredded cooked chicken to the pot and stir well.
7. Cook Gnocchi: Add the potato gnocchi to the soup and cook according to package instructions, usually about 2-3 minutes.
8. Add Spinach: Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for another minute until wilted.
9. Season: Taste the soup and add salt and pepper as needed for flavor.
10. Serve Hot: Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy!
These steps provide a clear path to creating this wonderful soup in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 20g