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.
You all know that I am a fan of copycat recipes, and this is one of my favorites to make. It is always great to get to make restaurant favorites at home! Especially when you can lighten them up a little and enjoy them more often. Check out some others that I love!
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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 Olive Garden 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.
Can you Freeze Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Yep, not only are the leftovers great the next day, you can freeze a whole batch for later. Once the soup has cooled, store in an air tight container in the freezer for a couple months. Then just thaw and reheat over medium heat.
What is Gnocchi
Gnocchi are small potato dumplings. They are usually made with flour, potatoes, and eggs. Sometimes they have different ingredients added, but this the base version. Where do I find gnocchi in my grocery store? It is usually near the dried pasta in a vacuum sealed package. Some stores have a frozen version as well that works really well.
More Soups you will Love
- Olive Garden Minestrone – another great copycat recipe
- Cheeseburger Soup – taste of summer in the middle of winter
- Taco Soup – taco night just got more comforting
- Ham & Bean Soup – super hearty and so easy
- Beef & Noodle Soup – done in the crock pot and so easy
- Beef Stew – an old classic that is so good
Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Chicken Gnocchi Soup - A lightened up version of Olive Garden's Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Ingredients
- 2 Tbls butter
- 2 Tbls olive oil
- 1 small onion, ,diced
- 1/2 cup celery, ,chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, , minced
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 quart fat free evaporated milk or half and half
- 1 cup chicken breasts, , cooked and diced
- 1/2 cup carrots, , shredded
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 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 or half and half.
- 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 442Total Fat 23gSaturated Fat 11gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 11gCholesterol 87mgSodium 416mgCarbohydrates 35gFiber 1gSugar 20gProtein 23g
Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.
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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!
Demeter says
So much more budget friendly than going out to eat. Pure comfort food!
Sara Welch says
This is everything a gourmet soup should be, and then some! Looking forward to warming up with this for dinner tomorrow!
Suzy says
We have been on a gnocchi kick lately and we really loved the flavor of this soup! Couldn’t get enough!
jade manning says
This is the comfort I need today!!
Catalina says
I love gnocchi so much! I need to try this soup!
Cathy says
Ahhh I love gnocchi…especially in soup! This is a must make!