Homemade Olive Garden Chicken & Gnocchi Soup

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut chicken into small bite-sized pieces, season with salt & pepper and cook in a pan until fully cooked through, then set aside.
  2. 2In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium. Add the celery, onion, garlic, and carrots. Cook until softened.
  3. 3Add the cooked chicken, broth, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
  4. 4Then add in gnocchi, reduce to low heat, and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes or until gnocchi is tender.
  5. 5Stir in the half and half/heavy cream mixture and the chopped spinach. Heat through until warmed.
  6. 6Top with fresh parmesan if desired and serve.

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 0.5 cup shredded carrots
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 1.5 tsp chopped fresh thyme
  • 16 oz gnocchi
  • 2 cups half & half + heavy cream mix (1 cup each)
  • 1 cup chopped spinach
  • Fresh parmesan cheese

Equipment

panlarge pot