Better Than Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup
This creamy, comforting Better Than Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup is packed with tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and fresh vegetables—better than takeout!
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 rotisserie chicken skin and bones removed, shredded
- 2 carrots shredded or chopped small
- 1 white onion chopped
- 2 stalks of celery chopped
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 bag fresh spinach
- 1 16 oz container mini gnocchi
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Mozzarella cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened.
- Sprinkle in the flour and stir for about one minute to cook out the raw taste.
- Slowly pour in the chicken stock, stirring continuously to combine.
- Add the milk and heavy cream, then season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then add the shredded rotisserie chicken and gnocchi.
- Cook for about 5 minutes or until the gnocchi is tender and floats to the top.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and let it wilt into the soup.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, topped with mozzarella cheese and a side of warm breadsticks.