Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup 

This homemade version of Olive Garden's Chicken Gnocchi Soup is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. It's a comforting dish featuring tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and a blend of vegetables in a savory broth. Perfect for cozy dinners, this soup is easy to prepare and sure to satisfy your cravings for a restaurant-quality meal at home. 

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  
  

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
  

• 4 tablespoons butter
  
  

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  
  

• 1 small onion, chopped
  
  

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
  

• 6 cups chicken broth
  
  

• 2 cups milk
  
  

• 1 cup shredded carrots
  
  

• 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  
  

• Salt and pepper, to taste
  
  

• 1 package (16 ounces) mini potato gnocchi
  
  

• 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  
  

Directions

1. Sauté Vegetables: In a large Dutch oven or stock pot, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, shredded carrots, and minced garlic. Cook until the onions become translucent.
   
   

2. Prepare Roux: Whisk in the flour and let it cook for about a minute, stirring constantly to form a roux.
   
   

3. Add Broth: Slowly stir in the chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer until it starts to thicken.
   
   

4. Cook Gnocchi: While the broth is simmering, cook the gnocchi according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
   
   

5. Combine Ingredients: Add the milk to the broth mixture and bring it to a boil. Stir in the dried parsley flakes, salt, and pepper to taste.
   
   

6. Add Gnocchi and Chicken: Reduce the heat and add the cooked gnocchi, chopped spinach, and shredded chicken to the soup. Simmer until the soup is heated through and thickened to your desired consistency.

7. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 291 kcal
  
  

• Protein: ~25 g
  
  

• Fat: ~15 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~18 g
  
  

• Sodium: ~800 mg
  
  

• Cholesterol: ~50 mg