Description
A comforting and creamy chicken gnocchi soup inspired by Olive Garden, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 package (16 oz) gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in thyme and parsley, cooking for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add gnocchi and cook according to package instructions.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and shredded chicken.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like mushrooms or peas.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg