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Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup

A cozy, creamy soup loaded with tender gnocchi, hearty chicken, sweet carrots, and vibrant spinach — all brought together in a thyme-scented broth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 218
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 small yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 stalks celery thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots loosely packed
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken thighs cooked and diced
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 package potato gnocchi 16 oz
  • 1.5 cups half and half
  • 1 cup baby spinach roughly chopped

Equipment

  • 1 large pot for sautéing and simmering
  • 1 cutting board for prepping vegetables and chicken
  • 1 Chef's Knife to chop vegetables and cube chicken
  • 1 Wooden Spoon for stirring the soup
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons for liquid and spice measurements
  • 1 grater or microplane for shaving fresh parmesan

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, sliced celery, minced garlic, and shredded carrots. Cook for 3–4 minutes until onions are translucent and vegetables are softened.
    2 tbsp olive oil, 1 small yellow onion, 2 stalks celery, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  2. Add diced cooked chicken thighs to the pot. Pour in the low sodium chicken broth and stir in dried thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil.
    3 boneless skinless chicken thighs, 4 cups low sodium chicken broth, 1 tsp dried thyme
  3. Gently stir in the potato gnocchi. Let boil for 3–4 minutes until the gnocchi float and are tender.
    1 package potato gnocchi
  4. Reduce heat to a low simmer. Add half and half and stir in chopped spinach. Cook for 1–2 more minutes until spinach wilts and soup is creamy.
    1.5 cups half and half, 1 cup baby spinach

Notes

For beginners: sauté vegetables just until the onions look translucent — don’t brown them. Gnocchi floats when it's done cooking.
This recipe is an independent creation and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any brand.
Nutrition values and dietary labels are estimates and not guaranteed to be accurate.
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