Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe

I’m super excited to share another Olive Garden recipe with you today! It’s the infamous Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe, and I’ll show you how to make it in the comfort of your own home.

This yummy soup is full of flavor and is a healthy dish that’s great for the whole family.

Plus, it’s quick and easy to make, so don’t worry it won’t take long!

Why This Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe So Awesome

If you are the kind of person who loves hearty soups that warm you up during the winter, then this Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a must-try.

This dish is pretty good for you and full of vegetables, with tender chicken, soft gnocchi, and a rich, creamy sauce.

I personally love this recipe because it’s very easy to whip up and it’s a meal that can be enjoyed by everyone including kids!

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
• Gnocchi
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups spinach, fresh or frozen
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• Salt and pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Kitchen Equipment

• Large Pot or Dutch Oven
• Cutting Board and Knife
• Wooden Spoon or Spatula
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Ladle
• Grater

Steps to Make the Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe

Cook the Chicken

1. First, you need to prepare the chicken breast.
2. You can fry it, steam it, sauté it, or even stew it in a pot.
3. After the chicken is done, remove it from the pan and chop it into fine pieces.

Cook the Veggies

1. Add a dash of olive oil to a large pot and cook on medium heat.
2. Next, put the diced onion, carrots, and celery into the pot.
3. Stir for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the onions are browned.

Add the Garlic

1. Add the minced garlic into the pot.
2. Stir for 1-2 minutes until you get a smell of garlic.

Add Broth and Seasonings

1. Add the chicken broth to the pot.
2. Stir it and let it come to a boil.
3. Lower the heat and let it cook for about 10 minutes.
4. Now add the dried thyme, salt, and pepper.

Cook the Gnocchi

1. Put the gnocchi in the pot.
2. Prepare the gnocchi by following the instructions on the pack.

Mix in the Cream and Chicken

1. Reduce the heat to low.
2. Gradually add the heavy cream while stirring the mixture gently.
3. Put the shredded chicken back into the pot.
4. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes to ensure that everything is hot.

Add Spinach and Parmesan

1. You can even add a pinch of nutmeg if you prefer!
2. Finally, put the spinach and Parmesan cheese in the pot and mix well.

What pairs well with the Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe

This Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup recipe tastes great with many different side dishes such as a simple salad or some Black Garlic Bread.

When it comes to drinks you can pair this recipe with Iced raspberry leaf tea or a mild white wine which will complement the flavors of the dish very well.

Feel free to have this soup by itself it’s a dish that is full of flavor so it can be enjoyed without any additions.

Tips

• Homemade gnocchi is much better to use if you have the time, but if you don’t then you can use store-bought gnocchi.
• Feel free to use rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy option.
• If you prefer the soup to be lighter then you can use milk instead of heavy cream.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a slow cooker?

Of course, if you prefer to use a slow cooker then you should sauté the veggies and garlic first, then put everything besides the gnocchi in the slow cooker. Make sure you mix in the cream, spinach, and Parmesan before serving.

How can I make it spicier?

If you want to make this recipe a bit spicier then you can add chilli flakes or hot sauce into the soup.

Can I make this soup vegetarian?

If you want to make this soup vegetarian then you can use vegetable broth and swap the chicken for chickpeas.

What if I don’t have fresh spinach?

If you don’t have fresh spinach then frozen spinach will also work as well. Make sure you defrost it properly before you add it to the soup.

Wrapping Up

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Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe

Recipe by JuliaCourse: SoupsCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

30

minutes

Calories

350

kcal

Total time

45

minutes

Enjoy the Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe in your own kitchen! This creamy soup with chicken and gnocchi is perfect for a cozy meal.

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded

• gnocchi

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 2 medium carrots, diced

• 2 stalks celery, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 2 cups spinach, fresh or frozen

• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

• Salt and pepper

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions

• Cook the Chicken
• First, you need to prepare the chicken breast.
• You can fry it, steam it, sauté it, or even stew it in a pot.
• After the chicken is done, remove it from the pan and chop it into fine pieces.
• Cook the Veggies
• Add a dash of olive oil to a large pot and cook on medium heat.
• Next, put the diced onion, carrots, and celery into the pot.
• Stir for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the onions are browned.
• Add the Garlic
• Add the minced garlic into the pot.
• Stir for 1-2 minutes until you get a smell of garlic.
• Add Broth and Seasonings
• Add the chicken broth to the pot.
• Stir it and let it come to a boil.
• Lower the heat and let it cook for about 10 minutes.
• Now add the dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
• Cook the Gnocchi
• Put the gnocchi in the pot.
• Prepare the gnocchi by following the instructions on the pack.
• Mix in the Cream and Chicken
• Reduce the heat to low.
• Gradually add the heavy cream while stirring the mixture gently.
• Put the shredded chicken back into the pot.
• Continue to cook for another 5 minutes to ensure that everything is hot.
• Add Spinach and Parmesan
• You can even add a pinch of nutmeg if you prefer!
• Finally, put the spinach and Parmesan cheese in the pot and mix well.

Notes

• Homemade gnocchi is much better to use if you have the time, but if you don't then you can use store-bought gnocchi.
• Feel free to use rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy option.
• If you prefer the soup to be lighter then you can use milk instead of heavy cream.