Description
A creamy and comforting soup inspired by Olive Garden, filled with tender gnocchi, juicy chicken, and fresh spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup potato gnocchi
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup carrots, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for an additional minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the potato gnocchi and cook according to package instructions.
- Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and stir in the heavy cream, shredded chicken, and fresh spinach.
- Allow to simmer for 5-10 minutes until the spinach wilts and everything is heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
This soup can be made ahead; just add the spinach when serving for best texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg