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Copycat Olive Garden chicken gnocchi soup

Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Creamy copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup - tender gnocchi, shredded chicken, carrots, and spinach in a rich, velvety broth. The cozy restaurant favorite, made at home in 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 pound potato gnocchi
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Saute the onion, garlic, and carrots until soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Whisk in the flour and cook 1 minute, then slowly stir in the chicken broth and half-and-half until smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  3. Add the shredded chicken and gnocchi. Simmer 4-5 minutes until the gnocchi float and are tender.
  4. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken to save time. Don't boil hard after adding the half-and-half so it stays creamy.