Chicken Gnocchi Soup – Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup at home! This version is lightened up a little bit, so you can eat it any day of the week with no guilt!
I love soup season. I could eat Taco Soup pretty much every day of the week. And this chicken gnocchi soup is what I order every time I go to Olive Garden.
Because let’s face it their Soup, Salad, and Breadsticks is pretty much the best lunch ever! When I was a kid Olive Garden was the place I always picked for celebration meals. Now I really crave their soup on cold days!
This Gnocchi Soup has a creamy broth with big chunks of chicken, carrots, celery, onions, and even some spinach thrown in. Total comfort food in a bowl! I always have a package of gnocchi in my pantry so I can make this Cheesy Gnocchi Skillet as well.
My swap reduced the fat by half. Did it affect the flavor? I am sure it did a little. It wasn’t as rich as the Olive Garden version, but it was still creamy, comforting, and delicious. Just double the butter and oil in the recipe below if you want the full fat version.
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This Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup recipe is quickly going to become a favorite. It is really easy to make and so comforting. Plus you can make Homemade Soft Breadsticks at home as well, so you don’t even miss out!
This gnocchi soup really comes together in just minutes, so you can even make it on busy nights. And the leftovers are great for lunch the next day as well.
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Chicken Gnocchi Soup
A lightened up version of Olive Garden's Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken breasts, , cooked and diced
- 2 Tbls butter
- 2 Tbls olive oil
- 1 quart fat free evaporated milk, (or half and half)
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup celery, , chopped
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cloves garlic, , minced
- 1/2 cup carrots, , shredded
- 1 small onion, , diced
- 1 cup fresh spinach, , coarsely chopped
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (16oz) package gnocchi
Instructions
- In a large pot heat butter and oil over medium high heat. Saute onion, celery and garlic until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Add flour, and stir until well mixed. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add evaporated milk.
- Meanwhile, in another pan cook gnocchi according to the package directions.
- Add carrots and chicken to the soup pot. Stir often, it should start to thicken slightly.
- Add chicken stock, cooked gnocchi, spinach, thyme, salt and pepper. Cover, and heat for 5 minutes, until heated through.
Notes
Adapted from Pass the Sushi
Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
1Amount Per ServingCalories 442 Total Fat 23g Saturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 0g Unsaturated Fat 11g Cholesterol 87mg Sodium 416mg Carbohydrates 35g Net Carbohydrates 0g Fiber 1g Sugar 20g Sugar Alcohols 0g Protein 23g
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Linda@There and Back Again says
I’ve never used gnocchi in soup. Thanks for the inspiration. This one looks wonderful!
Heather @girlichef says
This sounds so delicious – gnocchi are like little pillows of comfort to me. I would love a bowl right now!
The Ninja Baker says
Looks like the perfect soup for a billowy new-fallen snow kind of day in Colorado. Kudos,too, for cutting down the cream and butter, Erin.
Jen Laceda @ Tartine and Apron Strings says
I’m definitely adding this to my “recipes to try” list – this will be a great addition to my family dinner repertoire! My kids will think I am a hero for making such a tasty soup!
Kate says
This recipe was fantastic! I just made this soup for dinner, and I can’t wait to be hungry again so I can eat some of the leftovers. It is delicious and creamy, without being nearly as heavy and overly filling as a regular cream-based soup (and obviously at a fraction of the calories and fat).
Thanks for sharing this soup! It will definitely show up on my table again and again.
Erin S says
Thank you so much for the feedback, I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Shannon says
Hey there Erin,
Do you think this soup would hold over night? If I cooked it on low from 12 midnight until 7:30 or so? Alternatively, could I make it and then refrigerate overnight without it splitting?
Thanks for your help.
Erin S says
I have seen it done in the slow cooker and then just adding the gnocchi for the last 20 minutes to cook. I had no problems with the leftovers though. I froze dome and it was still good after reheating. Hope you enjoy!
Jenellia says
This one looked Yummy, My husband is definitely gonna love it when i will make it for him. Thanks for sharing this lovely piece with us. I will definitely share my experience here after making this at home.
Sara Welch says
What a savory soup! Can’t wait to curl up with this on a cold day! Yum!
annie says
This is amazing!! My whole family raved!
Vik says
Big hit with my family, just about everyone asked for seconds! Definitely making this one again… and again
Katerina @ diethood .com says
YUM!! Such a warm and comforting soup! I bet it tastes AMAZING!!
Melanie says
This looks incredible – love that I can now make it at home!
Lora says
Soups should be warm and comforting, like this gnocchi soup! Perfect for fall!