Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Name: Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 1/2 cup celery, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup all purpose flour; 2 cups half and half; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup shredded carrots; 1 cup spinach, chopped; 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or chopped; 16 ounces potato gnocchi; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme; Salt and black pepper to taste

This cozy, creamy chicken gnocchi soup tastes just like the restaurant favorite and is ready in just 30 minutes.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 Italian· October 12, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

20 minutes

Total

30 minutes

Serves

There is something so comforting about a big bowl of creamy soup when the weather gets chilly. This recipe is a fantastic copycat version of the classic Olive Garden soup, featuring tender chicken, pillowy gnocchi, and plenty of fresh vegetables in a rich broth.

Since this comes together in only 30 minutes, it is perfect for those busy weeknights when you want a homemade meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Using store bought rotisserie chicken makes the prep work incredibly fast.

🧺 Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup all purpose flour
2 cups half and half
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup spinach, chopped
1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
16 ounces potato gnocchi
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
Salt and black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Place a large pot over medium high heat and melt the butter with the olive oil.
2
Add the onion, celery, and garlic to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are soft and tender.
3
Stir in the flour to coat the vegetables and cook for about 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
4
Slowly pour in the half and half and chicken broth, whisking or stirring constantly until the mixture begins to thicken.
5
Add the thyme, carrots, spinach, cooked chicken, and potato gnocchi to the pot.
6
Simmer for about 5 minutes until the gnocchi is tender and the soup has reached your desired thickness.
7
Season with salt and pepper to your liking and serve while warm.

💡 Tips

To keep your soup smooth and creamy, be sure to keep it at a gentle simmer rather than a rolling boil, as high heat can sometimes cause the cream to separate. If you have leftovers, store the soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, but keep in mind that the gnocchi may soften further as it sits in the liquid.

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