Name: Cozy Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 cup diced onion; ½ cup diced celery; ½ cup diced carrots; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; ½ tsp rubbed sage; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 lb shredded rotisserie chicken; 1 lb potato gnocchi (dried, fresh, or frozen); 2 cups baby spinach; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; Salt and pepper, to taste; Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

Description

This Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a cozy Olive Garden-inspired comfort dish made creamy, hearty, and ready in just 30 minutes. It combines tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh spinach in a rich, silky broth for the ultimate one-pot meal that tastes like your favorite restaurant classic—only better.

Ingredients

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3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup diced onion
½ cup diced celery
½ cup diced carrots
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp rubbed sage
¼ cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 lb shredded rotisserie chicken
1 lb potato gnocchi (dried, fresh, or frozen)
2 cups baby spinach
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

Sauté the Veggies: Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for 5–6 minutes until softened.
Add Flavor: Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and sage. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Make the Base: Sprinkle in flour and stir for 1 minute to create a roux for a creamy texture.
Add Liquids: Gradually whisk in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits, then pour in heavy cream.
Simmer: Bring to a gentle simmer, then add shredded chicken and gnocchi. Cook 3–5 minutes, until the gnocchi float to the top.
Finish: Stir in spinach and balsamic vinegar. Cook until spinach wilts. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy warm with breadsticks or salad.

Notes

The roux (flour and butter) is key to achieving the soup’s rich creaminess.

Use fresh or packaged gnocchi—just adjust cooking time slightly.

For a thicker soup, simmer uncovered a few extra minutes.

Add Parmesan cheese before serving for extra richness.

If reheating, add a splash of broth or milk to restore creamy consistency.

For freezing, omit gnocchi and spinach until reheating to keep texture perfect.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: One-Pot (Stovetop)
Cuisine: Italian-American