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Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe Olive Garden Copycat Easy and Delicious

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A cozy and comforting creamy chicken gnocchi soup inspired by Olive Garden, featuring tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh spinach in a rich, creamy broth. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken recommended)
  • 1 pound potato gnocchi (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: mince garlic, chop onion, dice carrots and celery, shred cooked chicken (about 10 minutes).
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes until tender and onions are translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and thyme leaves; cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant, avoiding browning.
  4. Pour in 4 cups chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for about 10 minutes to develop flavors.
  5. Lower heat to medium-low; stir in 1 cup heavy cream and shredded chicken. Warm through for 5 minutes without boiling.
  6. Add gnocchi directly to the soup; cook 2-3 minutes until they float and are tender. Stir gently to avoid breaking them.
  7. Add chopped spinach and cook 1-2 minutes until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  8. Serve immediately warm.

Notes

Avoid boiling the soup after adding cream to prevent curdling. Add gnocchi last and cook just until they float to keep them tender but firm. Use rotisserie chicken for convenience. Frozen spinach can be used if fresh is unavailable. For leftovers, reheat gently and add broth if soup thickens. Freeze soup base without gnocchi for best results.

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