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Easy Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Easy Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Creamy chicken gnocchi soup loaded with tender veggies, soft potato gnocchi, and spinach. Simple, cozy, and weeknight-friendly.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 0.75 cup sliced celery
  • 0.75 cup diced carrots
  • 2.5 tsp minced garlic
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour for thickening
  • 6 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.75 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1.25 tsp fine sea salt divided, to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lb cooked shredded chicken rotisserie works great
  • 16 oz potato gnocchi
  • 1.25 cup half-and-half warm slightly for best results
  • 5 oz baby spinach
  • 0.33 cup grated Parmesan for serving

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Warm the olive oil and melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Sauté onion, celery, and carrots with a pinch of salt until softened, 5–6 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute to form a light roux.
  • Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until smooth. Add thyme, Italian seasoning, most of the salt, and the pepper. Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Fold in the shredded chicken and simmer another 5 minutes to heat through.
  • Add the gnocchi and cook at a gentle simmer until tender and the soup slightly thickens, 4–5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low. Stir in the half-and-half and spinach. Warm until the spinach wilts, 2–3 minutes. Do not boil.
  • Taste and adjust with remaining salt if needed. Ladle into bowls and finish with Parmesan.

Notes

Variation: Add 2 slices of crisp crumbled bacon for a smoky finish, or swap half-and-half with 1 cup heavy cream for extra richness. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently and add a splash of broth if the soup thickens.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.