Ally
Lightened Up Chicken Gnocchi Soup was a natural result of my recent discovery of homemade chicken stock and OH MAN is it good. Juicy, shredded rotisserie chicken, chewy and pillowy gnocchi, and a creamy soul-warming broth. This is comfort food in a bowl WITHOUT the cream or butter! WIN.
The luscious, creamy broth is created by using a 5oz can of evaporated milk instead of a roux or heavy cream. You can have two or three bowls and boy is it worth every drop.
Also, this soup is SOUP-er quick and easy due to the rotisserie chicken and quick-cooking gnocchi. We’re talking epic dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes.
To make this a really satisfying, impressive meal, add some crusty bread for dipping, a sprinkle of parmesan on top, and maybe a side green salad. Perfection.
Oh, and make extra because these “four servings” lasted me like 30 minutes. Not even ashamed about it.
- 1 Tbsp. bacon grease or olive oil
- 1 white onion, diced
- 3 carrots, peeled and diced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- A few sprigs of fresh thyme and rosemary, (alternatively you could use 1 Tbsp. dried poultry seasoning)
- ½ tsp dried basil
- Salt & pepper
- 2 quarts of chicken stock
- 1- 5oz can evaporated milk
- 1- 12oz package of gnocchi
- 3 cups chopped fresh spinach
- 2 cups shredded, cooked chicken, (I used rotisserie chicken)
- Grated parmesan cheese for serving
- In a large dutch oven or pot heat oil over medium heat.
- Add the onions, carrots, and celery, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir and add the garlic and seasonings. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper and let cook one more minute.
- Pour in the chicken stock and evaporated milk, stir, and raise the heat until it comes to a boil.
- Once the soup is at a boil, add the gnocchi and cook according to package instructions, (probably around 3 minutes).
- Lower the heat to low and stir in the spinach and cooked chicken. Let the spinach wilt and the chicken warm through, which will take about two more minutes.
- Serve warm with parmesan cheese and crusty bread.
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I made this soup. I have been cooking for over 30 yeas and am very picky about what I consider tasty. I usually don’t even try a recipe unless I am very familiar with the author or it has many reviews. This soup was amazingly delicious!! I split the recipe and used gnocchi for one half and black lentils for the other half. This soup will be made many more times. Thank you and am looking forward to trying some of your other soups.
Thank you Amy, what a compliment! I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Im in love with this soup from olive garden. I have been searching for a healthier version recipe to make at home . I Will try this. Thanks so much for sharing.
I hope you like it!! Let me know what you think 🙂
Do you know the calories per serving for this? I also have been looking for an alternative to olive gardens soup, but I am watching my calorie intake.
I don’t see the calories and fat content. Can you share this too?