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Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi Soup

October 15, 2018 by Eden 17 Comments

This quick and easy, one pot, comforting chicken and gnocchi soup is full of flavor, with herbs, spinach, shredded carrots, tender potato gnocchi, and chicken. This is better than Olive Garden’s recipe, it knocks everyone’s socks off.

Homemade Olive Garden copycat chicken and gnocchi soup with a rich and creamy broth, comforting chicken and veggies, and supple potato gnocchi will be your new dinner fave!

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Hello, creamy chicken and gnocchi soup, my old friend.

You are still my family’s all time favorite…even though broccoli and cheddar soup is giving you a run for your money. Your comforting, delicious money.

The hint of fall is showing up in South Florida, guys! It’s no longer raining cats and dogs every day, the humidity is waning, the days are getting shorter, and the evenings are now cooler and nice to walk in.

And that means I can wear my knee-high boots and drink my PSL without dying of heat stroke.

That also means I will soon bust out those thick, fluffy socks and fluffy pajama pants and binge on 13 days of Halloween movies. We can’t be the only family who keeps that tradition, right?

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Y’all are going to love this chicken and gnocchi soup, especially if you already like the Olive Garden version. It’s hearty and flavorful, with garlic, shredded carrots, spinach, onion, and thyme; and if you’ve never made homemade gnocchi, I want to give you a little nudge to give it a go. Not only is it really, really easy (so serious!) but gnocchi’s just so amazing with the texture it adds to the soup. And…you know, it’s chicken and gnocchi soup. Store bought is perfectly fine as well, especially when you want this as an impromptu weeknight meal.

And make sure you use a good chicken stock. It’s soup season, make sure you have some well-made chicken stock on hand at all times, y’all.

Serve it up with crusty no-knead artisan bread, easy Italian cracked pepper focaccia, or whatever hearty bread you love to sop up that savory, satisfying broth that’s left over. You won’t want to leave one drop, I promise.

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What is gnocchi?

They’re the little dumplings of goodness in this soup, made much like rich egg pasta, but using mostly potatoes instead of only flour to make them.

They are then cut into little pillows of soft, silken deliciousness. They are often served up like you would pasta, so if you have gnocchi left over, don’t be afraid to coat them in alfredo sauce, tomato sauce, or in my crazily popular gnocchi with bacon cream sauce.

If you’re looking for pre-made gnocchi in the grocery store, they can be found in the refrigerated section or dried with other pastas on the dry goods shelves. The dried ones need maybe a minute or two more of cooking to soften just a bit more compared to fresh gnocchi.

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But the best part of this soup? Besides it basically being the best thing to happen to chicken soup?

It’s a one pot, weeknight meal. Did I blow your mind? Chicken and gnocchi soup is the perfect vessel for you to use up leftover chicken from yesterday’s dinner or that rotisserie chicken you bought from the store. Rich, creamy, satisfying dinner literally in less than thirty minutes from start to stomach.

I hear all you moms rejoicing. This stuff is going to be legendary in your house. Even for the picky eaters. Once they give it one bite, they will eat the whole bowl. My husband and my son gobble this stuff up every time.

And that’s saying something since Greyson suddenly got all picky on me.

Looking for more wonderful cold weather soups and stews? check out:
Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Panera Copycat)
Creamy Chicken Tomato Tortellini Soup
French Onion Soup
Roasted Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons
 
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    Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi Soup

    Yield: 10 servings
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Homemade Olive Garden copycat chicken and gnocchi soup with a rich and creamy broth, comforting chicken and veggies, and supple potato gnocchi will be your new dinner fave!

    Ingredients

    • 4 tbsp butter, unsalted
    • 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs,, cooked and shredded
    • 1 cup carrots, shredded or diced
    • 1/2 cup celery, small dice
    • 1/2 onion, small dice
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
    • 28 oz chicken broth
    • 2 cups half and half
    • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
    • 16 oz packaged gnocchi, or 6-8 servings homemade gnocchi
    • 1 cup fresh baby spinach, chopped
    • Salt and Pepper, to taste
    • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, optional

    Instructions

    1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Saute onion, celery, and carrots, if diced. Cook for 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 3 seconds to 1 minute).
    2. Add flour and stir well for a minute to cook out raw flour. Splash in chicken broth, 1/2 cup at a time, whisking quickly to ensure no lumps. Pour in rest of chicken broth, half and half, (add shredded carrots at this time) shredded chicken, and thyme, then allow to simmer for five minutes.
    3. Turn heat up to medium-high, almost to a boil, and add gnocchi. Let cook for 3 minutes, until gnocchi is cooked through and soup thickens. Turn heat off Toss in spinach and stir, then let wilt for 1-2 minutes. 
    4. Season with salt and pepper and cayenne to taste, then serve.
    Nutrition Information:
    Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1
    Amount Per Serving:Calories: 569 Total Fat: 19g Saturated Fat: 9g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 9g Cholesterol: 183mg Sodium: 581mg Carbohydrates: 67g Fiber: 4g Sugar: 4g Protein: 33g
    © Eden Westbrook
    Cuisine: Italian / Category: Dinner

    Filed Under: 30 Mins. or Less, 30 minutes or less, Chicken, Chicken, Dinner, Fall Dinner Recipes, Fall Recipes, Freezer Meals, Kid Friendly, Main Dish, Pasta, Restaurant Copycats, Soups & Stews, Uncategorized, Weeknight Meals, Winter Tagged With: 30 minute meals, chicken and gnocchi soup, comfort food, creamy chicken and gnocchi soup, gnocchi, italian, olive garden, quick and easy cooking, restaurant copycat, soup

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    Comments

    1. Andy Bishop

      November 7, 2018 at 12:11 pm

      This is perfect for when my son has colds. Thanks!

      Reply
    2. Annemarie @ justalittlebitofbacon

      October 1, 2018 at 12:14 am

      Oh, wow that is some creamy comfort food! I love that the soup uses leftover chicken and cooks in just a few minutes. Dinner is sorted.

      Reply
    3. Amy | The Cook Report

      September 30, 2018 at 10:01 pm

      I can’t think of anything more comforting than big bowl of this soup! Love it 🙂

      Reply
    4. Sara

      September 30, 2018 at 7:52 pm

      What a great soup! I am absolutely going to serve this on the first chilly day.I know my family will love it!

      Reply
    5. Kelli Kerkman

      September 30, 2018 at 7:48 pm

      Yum! This looks amazing – love soup season 🙂

      Reply
    6. Dannii

      September 30, 2018 at 5:49 pm

      Oh that looks like a big bowl of comfort. It makes such a nice change from chicken noodle soup too.

      Reply
    7. Lauren Vavala @ DeliciousLittleBites

      September 30, 2018 at 4:54 pm

      This soup sounds perfect – tasty and filling! Perfect for this time of year!

      Reply
    8. gristleandgossip

      April 14, 2017 at 3:52 pm

      I am a pure soup junkie. This post is everything! Great work!

      Reply
      • Britt Anne

        August 14, 2017 at 6:49 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    9. Casandra

      April 13, 2017 at 11:56 pm

      Whew! I love a hearty soup and gnocchi is a personal fave. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Britt Anne

        August 14, 2017 at 6:48 pm

        Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    10. Armelle

      April 11, 2017 at 11:07 pm

      This looks so awesome and beautiful. It seems easy to cook. I will definitely try it.

      Reply
      • Britt Anne

        August 14, 2017 at 6:48 pm

        Please do! It’s really easy and so satisfying!

        Reply
    11. Brandi

      April 10, 2017 at 11:49 pm

      I’m going to try to make some gnocchi one of these days. It’s so yummy.

      Reply
      • Britt Anne

        August 14, 2017 at 6:46 pm

        Yes, gnocchi is so good, it’s like a whole ‘nother experience from pasta!

        Reply
    12. OrchidsAndSweetTea

      April 10, 2017 at 7:43 pm

      Yummy! This looks so rich and good!! 🙂

      Reply
      • Britt Anne

        August 14, 2017 at 6:46 pm

        Thank you~

        Reply

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