Description
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of Better Than Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup, a delightful copycat recipe that brings restaurant-quality comfort to your kitchen. This creamy soup features tender chicken and pillowy gnocchi nestled in a rich, velvety broth, making it an ideal choice for cozy family dinners or quick lunches. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can enjoy this satisfying dish any day of the week. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or herbs to create a unique flavor profile that suits your taste. Each bowl is a warm embrace, perfect for anyone seeking a delicious and comforting meal.
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups milk
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 ounces chopped frozen spinach
- 16 ounces gnocchi
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter and olive oil.
- Add chopped celery and sauté for 5-10 minutes until soft. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Mix in shredded carrots along with salt, pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Gradually add flour while stirring continuously to form a roux; cook for about 2 minutes.
- Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring to remove lumps, then add milk and heavy cream.
- Fold in frozen spinach and cooked shredded chicken; mix well.
- Bring the soup to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Add gnocchi; cook until they float (about 4-5 minutes).
- Serve hot in bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg