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Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup

A close-up of a white bowl filled with creamy chicken gnocchi soup, featuring plump gnocchi, shredded chicken, carrots, and spinach.
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Make this rich and creamy homemade chicken gnocchi soup that tastes like the restaurant favorite. This one-pot recipe is quick enough for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 (16 ounce) package potato gnocchi
  • 2 cups fresh spinach

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Whisk in the flour until fully combined with the vegetables, cooking for 1 minute.
  4. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, allowing the vegetables to become tender.
  6. Stir in the shredded chicken and heavy cream. Heat through, but do not boil after adding the cream.
  7. Add the uncooked gnocchi to the soup. Cook according to package directions, usually 3 to 5 minutes, until the gnocchi float to the surface.
  8. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts into the soup.
  9. Serve this easy weeknight soup immediately.

Notes

  • You can substitute rotisserie chicken for cooked chicken to save time on busy weeknights.
  • For a richer flavor, use a high-quality chicken broth.
  • This recipe freezes well if you omit the spinach before freezing; add fresh spinach when reheating.

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