Description
Indulge in a bowl of Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup, a comforting and creamy delight that brings the flavors of Italy right to your kitchen. This hearty soup features tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, fresh spinach, and a medley of vegetables, all simmered in a rich broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings, this dish is not only simple to prepare but also an instant crowd-pleaser. With its velvety texture and savory taste, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi
- 3 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onions, carrots, celery for about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Return chicken to pot; add heavy cream and nutmeg. Stir well.
- Add potato gnocchi and cook until they float to the top (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in chopped spinach; cook until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Serve hot with fresh parsley on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg