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Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup

A close-up of a hearty bowl of creamy chicken and gnocchi soup, garnished with fresh parsley.
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Make this rich and creamy copycat Chicken Gnocchi Soup at home. This easy, one-pot recipe tastes like the restaurant favorite and is perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 (16 ounce) package potato gnocchi
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until vegetables soften, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Stir in chicken broth, Italian seasoning, thyme, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk the flour with 1/2 cup of cold water until smooth to create a slurry. Slowly whisk the slurry into the simmering broth. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the broth thickens slightly.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the pot. Add the gnocchi and cook according to package directions, usually 3 to 5 minutes, until they float.
  6. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the soup is creamy and heated through. Do not boil after adding cream.
  7. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts completely. Taste and add salt as needed.
  8. Serve this hearty gnocchi dinner hot.

Notes

  • For a quicker version, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken instead of raw chicken breasts. Shred the meat before adding it back to the soup in Step 4.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, increase the flour slurry slightly, or let the soup simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes after adding the gnocchi.
  • This recipe freezes well if you omit the spinach before freezing. Add fresh spinach when reheating.

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