Description
Indulge in the creamy, comforting flavors of Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup, a hearty and delicious soup combining tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, fresh vegetables, and a savory broth. Perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests, this easy homemade recipe brings the popular restaurant taste to your kitchen with rich, satisfying flavors and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: Kielbasa slices for added flavor
Instructions
- Sauté the chicken: In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Cook the vegetables: In the same pot, add diced onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth: Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth, and bring to a simmer. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Return chicken to the pot: Add the cooked chicken back to the broth. Stir in the gnocchi and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they float and are tender.
- Add spinach and cream: Mix in chopped spinach and 1 cup of heavy cream, stirring well. Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Optional: Add Kielbasa slices for extra flavor. Serve hot, garnished with additional herbs if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh gnocchi for a fluffy texture; frozen gnocchi also works well.
- Add extra garlic for a more pronounced flavor.
- Adjust the amount of heavy cream to make the soup lighter or richer based on preference.
- Incorporate sliced Kielbasa for a smoky, savory twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350 ml)
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg