Sunday, September 4, 2016

Chicken Gnocchi Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)



  • 2 tbsp. Butter
  • ½ c. Celery, washed and thinly sliced
  • ¼ c. Grated Onion
  • ⅓ c. Grated Carrots
  • 2 tbsp. Garlic, minced 
  • 2 tbsp. All Purpose Flour
  • 6 Chicken Bouillon Cubes
  • 8 c. Whole Milk
  • ⅛ tsp. Ground Nutmeg
  • ½ tsp. Ground Thyme
  • 4 c. Fresh Baby Spinach, rinsed and chopped
  • 2 c. Cooked Chicken (roasted or grilled), small dice
  • 2 c. Heavy Cream
  • 16oz. Gnocchi, frozen or fresh.  

  1. Melt butter in large pan, add onion, garlic, celery and carrot. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until celery softens.  
  2. Whisk in the flour; then add the Milk and chicken bouillon cubes.
  3. Next, add the chicken, nutmeg and thyme; stir well. Increase heat and bring to a boil; then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan; then add it to the soup along with the spinach and gnocchi.
  5. Simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes or until gnocchi is cooked. 


*I have found Gnocchi at Smiths and World Market. You can also make your own if you want.  :)

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