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Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup

A creamy, warm, and flavorful soup inspired by Olive Garden, perfect for meal prep and a lighter meal option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil For sautéing
  • 2 Tbsp butter For sautéing
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup flour For thickening
  • 6-1/2 cups chicken broth Low sodium recommended
  • 2-3 cups chopped rotisserie chicken Can use extra for higher protein
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp rosemary
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach For added nutrition
  • 16 oz gnocchi Found in the pasta aisle
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with low-fat milk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a non-stick stock pot, melt butter and olive oil together. Add onions and garlic and stir over medium high heat for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add shredded carrot and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle in the flour and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the broth, chopped chicken, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce the heat to medium and let simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
  6. Add chopped spinach and gnocchi. Return to simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Drizzle in heavy cream, stir, return to simmer, and serve!

Notes

For best texture, store the soup base separate from gnocchi. Can be made healthier by using low-fat milk instead of heavy cream. Portion control is important for weight loss.