Olive Garden Style Chicken and Gnocchi Soup

Warm up with a bowl of comforting Olive Garden-Style Chicken and Gnocchi Soup, a creamy and hearty classic that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen. This rich soup features tender potato gnocchi, juicy shredded chicken, and a medley of fresh spinach, carrots, and celery in a velvety broth infused with garlic and thyme. Perfectly balanced with a touch of heavy cream, this one-pot recipe is quick to prepare, coming together in just 45 minutes. Ideal for cozy family dinners or entertaining guests, this irresistible soup is best served with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and crusty bread on the side. Experience the flavors you love from Olive Garden—all from the comfort of home!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 16 ounces potato gnocchi
• 2 cups spinach leaves, fresh
• 1 cup carrots, shredded
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Place a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter. Let the butter melt completely.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and celery to the pot. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir continuously to form a paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.

Step 5

Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, ensuring there are no lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 6

Add the heavy cream, shredded chicken, shredded carrots, and dried thyme. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Gently add the gnocchi to the soup and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the gnocchi floats to the surface.

Step 8

Stir in the fresh spinach leaves and let them wilt, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 9

Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 10

Serve the soup hot in bowls, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3023.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4014.3

Total Fat 275.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 145.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.8g
Cholesterol 1076.8mg	0%
Sodium 7566.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 136.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.4g	0%
Total Sugars 22.5g
Protein 204.8g	0%

Vitamin D 36.3IU	0%
Calcium 1171.1mg	0%
Iron 18.8mg	0%
Potassium 4451.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.5%

Protein: 21.3%

Carbs: 14.2%