Chicken Gnocchi Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)
Experience ultimate comfort in a bowl with our irresistible chicken gnocchi soup. It's creamy, flavorful, and satisfyingly delicious.
Servings (Adjustable):
Calories: 485kcal
Ingredients
- 6 ounces cooked chicken breast shredded
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ⅛ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ small onion chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup milk
- 1 small carrot shredded
- ¼ teaspoon dried chives
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz frozen mini potato gnocchi half package
- A handful of fresh spinach
Instructions
- In a medium pan or Dutch oven, melt the butter and olive oil together over medium heat.
- Add the onions, carrots, and garlic to the pot. Cook until the onions become translucent, stirring occasionally.
- Whisk in the flour and let it cook for about a minute, ensuring it is well combined with the butter and oil mixture.
- Slowly stir in the chicken broth, ensuring there are no lumps from the flour. Allow the mixture to simmer until it starts to thicken up.
- Add the milk to the vegetable and chicken broth mixture in the pot. Increase the heat and bring it to a boil.
- Stir in the seasonings dried chives and oregano and let it simmer.
- Meanwhile, in a separate pan, cook the gnocchi according to the package directions. Drain.
- Add the cooked gnocchi, spinach, and chicken to the pot. Continue simmering until everything is heated through and the soup has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Give the soup a taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.
- Serve the soup hot and enjoy its delicious flavors.
Notes
To thicken the soup: If it is thinner than desired, you can thicken it by mixing 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with ½ tablespoon of cold water. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the soup until it thickens to your liking.
To thin the soup: Add some of the gnocchi cooking water.
For additional texture and flavor, you can customize this recipe by adding other vegetables, such as celery or peas.
Feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices to suit your preferences.
Nutrition
Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 1416mg | Potassium: 571mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 6522IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 6mg
Equipment
medium pot