Description
Olive garden chicken gnocchi soup brings comfort and warmth to winter dining with its creamy, hearty blend of tender chicken and pillowy potato dumplings. Homemade Italian-style goodness awaits when you savor each spoonful of this luxurious, restaurant-inspired soup.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 package gnocchi
- 4 cups chicken broth
Vegetables:
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup celery
- 1/2 cup carrots
- 1/4 cup onions
Creamy Base and Seasonings:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Prepare chicken by dicing into small, uniform cubes, ensuring even cooking and tender meat texture.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then sauté minced garlic until fragrant and golden, releasing its aromatic essence.
- Add diced onions, carrots, and celery to the pot, stirring frequently and cooking until vegetables become slightly softened and translucent, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Incorporate flour into the vegetable mixture, stirring continuously to create a light roux and prevent lumping, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Gently pour chicken broth into the pot, whisking thoroughly to blend the roux and eliminate any potential clumps.
- Introduce diced chicken to the simmering liquid, cooking until the meat is completely opaque and reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- Pour heavy cream into the pot, stirring to create a rich, velvety consistency, and season with dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Add gnocchi to the soup, allowing them to cook for 3-4 minutes until they float to the surface, indicating they are tender and fully prepared.
- Fold fresh spinach into the soup, letting it wilt and integrate seamlessly with the other ingredients.
- Remove from heat and let the soup rest for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld and reach an ideal serving temperature.
- Ladle into bowls and serve immediately while hot and creamy.
Notes
- Prep chicken uniformly to guarantee consistent cooking and tender bites throughout the soup.
- Toast flour briefly to eliminate raw taste and enhance the soup’s depth of flavor without creating a heavy base.
- Customize protein options by substituting chicken with rotisserie, turkey, or plant-based alternatives for dietary flexibility.
- Control soup thickness by adjusting cream and broth ratios, allowing personalized texture preferences from lighter to more indulgent versions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg