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Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe Easy Cozy

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This Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup is creamy and comforting with tender chicken and soft gnocchi. It’s quick to make, perfect for a cozy Italian meal at home with rich flavors and fresh spinach.

Ingredients

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  • 34 boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked and diced
  • 1 stalk of celery chopped
  • ½ white onion diced
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 16 ounces potato gnocchi
  • 2 cups half and half see note
  • 1 cup fresh spinach roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Warm the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the celery, onion, garlic, and carrots for 2 to 3 minutes until the onions are clear.
  2. Pour in the chicken, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and thyme, then bring the mixture to a boil.
  3. Add the gnocchi gently and keep boiling for another 3 to 4 minutes before lowering the heat to a simmer.
  4. Let it cook for 10 minutes so the flavors meld together.
  5. Stir in the half and half and rough chopped spinach, cooking for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach softens.
  6. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed, then serve warm.

Notes

  • Milk: for even more creamy richness, swap one cup of the half and half for heavy cream

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