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Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)
Ingredients
Major Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, halved
- 16 oz gnocchi
- 3 carrots, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- ½ onion, diced (optional)
- 1–2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
Minor Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil (plus extra for seasoning)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Garlic and herb seasoning (to taste)
- Thyme (to taste)
- Italian seasoning (to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Season chicken with oil, garlic and herb seasoning, and thyme.
- Sear in pot over medium-high heat, 4–5 mins per side. Set aside.
- In same pot, melt butter. Add celery, carrots, and onion. Cook 6 mins.
- Add garlic, cook 1–2 mins. Stir in flour and cook 2–3 mins.
- Add broth, milk, and cream. Stir and simmer.
- Season soup base. Shred chicken and return to pot.
- Stir in spinach and bring to a boil.
- Add gnocchi, cook 2–3 mins until tender.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Can reduce cream for a lighter version. Seasonings may be adjusted to taste.