Copycat Olive Garden's Chicken & Gnocchi Soup

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This comforting copycat Olive Garden chicken and gnocchi soup is creamy, with chewy, pillowy gnocchi to satisfy your appetite. Enjoy with a green salad and breadsticks for dipping.

Julia Levy

Updated on September 18, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Nadine Bradley, RD, CNSC

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

a recipe photo of the Copycat Olive Garden's Chicken & Gnocchi Soup served in two bowls — Photo: Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ali Ramee, Prop stylist: Clairen Spollen

Active Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ cups chopped yellow onion
¾ cup sliced celery
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
5 cups lower-sodium chicken broth
¾ cup matchstick carrots
½ teaspoon ground pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 (14 ounce) bone-in chicken breast, skin removed
1 (12 ounce) package refrigerated potato gnocchi
3 cups baby spinach, coarsely chopped
½ cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and thyme; cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in broth, carrots, pepper, salt and chicken; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium to maintain a simmer; cook, flipping the chicken occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers 165°F, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
Stir gnocchi into the simmering soup; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, using 2 forks, shred the chicken into bite-size pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Add spinach; stir until the spinach is wilted, about 1 minute.
Whisk half-and-half and cornstarch together in a liquid measuring cup. Drizzle the mixture into the soup; cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, December 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

451	Calories
17g	Fat
49g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 cups
Calories 451
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 49g	18%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 27g	54%
Total Fat 17g	22%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 58mg	19%
Vitamin A 3829IU	77%
Vitamin C 20mg	22%
Vitamin D 1IU	0%
Vitamin E 2mg	13%
Folate 25mcg	6%
Vitamin K 217mcg	181%
Sodium 574mg	25%
Calcium 151mg	12%
Iron 3mg	17%
Magnesium 65mg	15%
Potassium 673mg	14%
Zinc 1mg	9%
Vitamin B12 1mcg	42%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Copycat Olive Garden's Chicken & Gnocchi Soup

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