Last year my husband and I went to Asheville, NC for our anniversary. We ate at Olive Garden one night, which we rarely do, and I had their Chicken Gnocchi soup. It was so good I could have made a meal of just the soup. I decided I needed my own version so I found a few copycat recipes and picked my favorite parts of each.
Chicken Vegetable Gnocchi Soup
I have made this a few times now and it is delicious every time. So if you are looking for a soup that fills you up and warms your heart? Try this Chicken Vegetable Gnocchi Soup. In about 30 minutes with one pot, you can have a delicious hearty soup. I had some rotisserie chicken on hand and it is a great way to use leftovers. It is so easy and tastes so good that it has become my favorite for a cold winter evening. I have tried it with a few modifications such as substituting whipping cream for half and half (which increases the calories and fat) and adding 1/4 of an apple (which gives a slight sweetness) but this version is my favorite. I do not add onion as my own personal preference but it is good as well. Try garnishing with cheese, parsley or chopped green onions on top. So pretty! Check out the video below to see if you would like to try it.
Chicken Vegetable Gnocchi Soup
Ingredients
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 medium celery stalk
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 tsp butter
- 2 cups chicken broth, low sodium
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 8 oz gnocchi
- 2 cups cooked chicken Canned chicken works fine too
Instructions
Prep
- Remove skin, trim and wash garlic cloves. Place cloves in aluminum foil and roast for 20 minutes in 400 degree oven. Wash, peel and slice carrot and celery. Chop spinach.
Cook
- Put butter in medium saucepan and place on stove burner at medium heat. Melt butter and add diced roasted garlic, carrot and celery. Cook until tender.
- Add chicken broth, half and half, olive oil, salt, pepper and thyme. Add gnocchi and cook for 4 minutes. Add cooked chicken and chopped spinach and cook for 10 more minutes. Serve hot.
Notes
RD Tips: To save on fat, you could substitute a lower fat milk and eliminate the butter. Add more spices and less salt if you are watching sodium. Add more vegetables if desired to increase vitamins and minerals. Do not overcook.
