– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 medium onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 medium carrots, diced
– 2 stalks celery, diced
– 1 pound cooked chicken breast, shredded
– 4 cups chicken broth
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon dried parsley
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 pound potato gnocchi (fresh or frozen)
– 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
Creating your delightful Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup can be done in a few simple steps:
1. Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Add Chicken: Stir in the shredded chicken and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated.
3. Pour in Broth: Add the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
4. Season: Stir in the dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and pepper to taste.
5. Add Cream: Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring to combine.
6. Cook Gnocchi: Add the gnocchi to the soup and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they float to the top.
7. Incorporate Spinach: Stir in the fresh spinach leaves and allow them to wilt in the heat of the soup.
8. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning as desired.
9. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Following these steps will lead you to an incredible bowl of Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup that you won’t be able to resist!