Chicken Gnocchi soup is creamy, full of veggies, tender chicken and gnocchi dumplings. This is an Olive Garden copycat recipe for a creamy soup with pillowy gnocchi. Serve with crusty bread for the ultimate comfort food.  

Chicken Gnocchi Soup

CHICKEN AND GNOCCHI SOUP

It’s freezing here and all I want to do is cozy up with a bowl of soup. It’s no secret that I’ve been on a gnocchi kick lately but how can you not. It’s tender bite rivals any noodle or potato soup.

Made with simple ingredients, this comforting soup is done quickly. It starts with a mirepoix (a mixture of celery, onion, and carrots) as all good soups do.

INGREDIENTS

  • DICED CELERY
  • YELLOW ONION
  • DICED CARROTS
  • FRESH GARLIC – You can use garlic powder as a substitute.
  • CHICKEN BROTH OR CHICKEN STOCK – I always use a low-sodium chicken broth so that I can control the salt level.
  • ROTISSERIE CHICKEN – You can use any leftover shredded chicken.
  • DRIED THYME – Fresh thyme can be substituted as well.
  • POTATO GNOCCHI – You can use dried gnocchi or fresh gnocchi. You can even use cauliflower gnocchi for a low-carb version.
  • HALF AND HALF – This makes the creamy broth.
  • FRESH SPINACH – This is a great way to sneak in some veggies in your favorite soup.

WHAT IS GNOCCHI

Gnocchi is made from potatoes and are soft and tender potato dumplings. You can find it in the pasta aisle at the grocery store.

WHAT KIND OF CHICKEN TO USE

I like to use rotisserie chicken here because I prefer the texture. You can use whatever leftover chicken you have.

OLIVE GARDEN CHICKEN GNOCCHI SOUP

This soup is one of the most popular soups at Olive Garden because it’s full of flavor.

CHICKEN & GNOCCHI SOUP

You can use shelf stable gnocchi or fresh gnocchi. Both store-bought gnocchi versions work great.

HOW TO MAKE THIS

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the celery, onion, and carrots. Saute for 2-3 minutes or until veggies start to soften. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  2. Add the chicken broth, chicken, and thyme. Bring mixture to a boil and add the gnocchi. Reduce heat to a medium simmer and cook gnocchi for about 8-10 minutes or until tender.
  3. Stir in the half and half and spinach. Continue simmering soup for 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Add salt and black pepper to taste. Soup will thicken as it sits.

STORAGE

Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge. The gnocchi will soak up the chicken broth as it sits so if you want to thin it out with a little chicken broth you can.

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Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Chicken Gnocchi Soup

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Chicken Gnocchi Soup is creamy, full of veggies, tender chicken and gnocchi dumplings. A knock-off of Olive Garden soup.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3/4 cup diced celery
  • 3/4 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1/2 cup finely diced carrots
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, (I like Better than Bouillon)
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded or cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 16 ounces potato gnocchi
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the celery, onion, and carrots. Saute for 2-3 minutes or until veggies start to soften. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the chicken broth, chicken, and thyme. Bring mixture to a boil and add the gnocchi. Reduce heat to a medium simmer and cook gnocchi for about 8-10 minutes or until tender.
  • Stir in the half and half and spinach. Simmer for 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Add salt and pepper to taste. Soup will thicken as it sits.
Cuisine: American
Course: All Recipes, Soup
Author: Christy Denney
chicken gnocchi soup