What is in chicken gnocchi soup?

Chicken Gnocchi Soup contains shredded chicken, potato gnocchi, vegetables like onion, celery, and carrots, plus spinach in a creamy herb flavored broth.

What are gnocchis made of?

Gnocchi usually contain potatoes, flour, and eggs. The dough forms small soft dumplings that cook quickly in boiling liquid or soup.

Is gnocchi good in chicken broth?

Yes, gnocchi cooks well in chicken broth. In fact the dumplings absorb flavor from the broth while staying soft and slightly chewy.

What is the most popular soup at Olive Garden?

Chicken Gnocchi Soup ranks as one of the most popular soups at Olive Garden. Many people enjoy its creamy texture, tender chicken, and soft gnocchi.

Chicken Gnocchi Soup Simple Amazing Creamy Comfort

Description

Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a creamy one pot comfort soup filled with shredded chicken, pillowy potato gnocchi, fresh vegetables, and spinach simmered in a rich herb flavored broth inspired by the famous Olive Garden favorite.

Ingredients

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4 tablespoons butter

1 small yellow onion, diced

1 cup sliced celery

1 cup matchstick carrots

6 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage

1/4 cup all purpose flour

4 cups chicken broth

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

1 pound potato gnocchi

2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

1 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach

1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Kosher salt

Fresh cracked black pepper

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Instructions

1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, celery, and carrots with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook about 8 minutes until vegetables soften.

2. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, and sage. Cook briefly until fragrant.

3. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for about one minute to create a roux.

4. Add a small splash of chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen browned bits.

5. Pour in the remaining chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well and season lightly with salt and pepper.

6. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

7. Add potato gnocchi and shredded chicken. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until gnocchi are tender.

8. Stir in chopped spinach and balsamic vinegar. Cook just until spinach wilts.

9. Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

Cook the gnocchi only until tender. Overcooking can make them soft or gummy.

Season the soup gradually during cooking to build balanced flavor.

Fresh spinach gives the best texture and flavor in this creamy soup.

A splash of balsamic vinegar balances the richness of the broth.

Additional vegetables like broccoli, mushrooms, peas, or corn can be added.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 420
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Fat: 26 g
Saturated Fat: 14 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 22 g
Cholesterol: 95 mg