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Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup is quick and easy to make at home.
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Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a copycat recipe that brings this creamy yet simple dish into your kitchen. Chicken thighs and loads of vegetables are cooked with pillowy gnocchi in a savory broth on your stovetop.

Course Soup
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 376 kcal
London Brazil

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. butter salted
  • 2 Tbsp. oil avocado or olive
  • 1 small sweet onion diced
  • 2 ribs celery diced
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth regular sodium
  • 1 tsp. thyme dried
  • ½ tsp. oregano dried
  • 1 ½ tsp. salt to taste
  • ½ tsp. black pepper to taste
  • 1 ¼ lbs. chicken thighs
  • 2 cups milk warmed
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 lb. gnocchi prepared
  • 2 cups spinach chopped
  • Parsley optional, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Add butter and oil to a large Dutch oven along with the onions, celery, and carrots. Saute over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or until the vegetables become tender. Add garlic and continue sauteing for an additional 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and add the dried thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until everything is well combined.
  3. Add the chicken thighs into the pot and make sure they are completely immersed in the liquid. Bring it all to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Once the chicken is cooked through remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. You can also do this in the pot if you feel comfortable doing it.
  5. Whisk the warmed milk and cornstarch together in a bowl or measuring cup until smooth and well combined.
  6. Pour the starch slurry into the soup. Increase the heat to high and bring everything to a boil. Once boiling, add the gnocchi and spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the gnocchi floats to the top.
  7. Serve the soup immediately with a sprinkle of finely chopped fresh parsley. Enjoy!

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Recipe Notes

Meal Prep and Storage

    • How to prep ahead of time: You can always prep the veggies a day or two in advance and store in a bag in the fridge. If you're making homemade gnocchi, you can do everything except cook them the day before, as well.

    • How to store: Allow the soup to completely cool, then move to an airtight, resealable container. Place it in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. The gnocchi will start to break down, however.

    • How to freeze: While you can absolutely freeze this soup in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 to 4 months, the gnocchi's consistency will be affected upon thawing. It is best to freeze the soup BEFORE adding the gnocchi.

    • How to reheat soup: For best results, warm this soup back up in a Dutch oven or large pot on the stove top over medium heat.

Nutrition Facts
Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 103mg34%
Sodium 1510mg66%
Potassium 437mg12%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 23g46%
Vitamin A 4705IU94%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Calcium 68mg7%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.