Certainly! Here’s a copycat recipe for Olive Garden’s Chicken Gnocchi Soup:
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced carrot
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi
Instructions:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrot. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes to remove the raw taste of the flour.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add the whole milk and half-and-half, continuing to stir.
- Season the soup with dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 10-15 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Add the shredded chicken, chopped spinach, and potato gnocchi to the pot. Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the gnocchi is cooked through.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. If the soup is too thick, you can add more chicken broth or milk to reach your desired consistency.
- Serve the soup hot, and you can garnish it with additional fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Enjoy your homemade Olive Garden-style Chicken Gnocchi Soup!
