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Copycat Olive Garden Chicken & Gnocchi Soup
This copycat Olive Garden chicken & gnocchi soup is an amazing alternative to the typical chicken noodle.
40 minutes,   4 Servings
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Ingredients
2 Tbsp Butter
1 medium Onion, finely chopped
2 stalks Celery, finelychopped
1 medium Carrot, shredded or finely chopped
3 cloves Garlic, minced
6 c. Low-sodium chicken broth
3 Thyme sprigs
2 c. Half-and-half
to taste Kosher salt
to taste Freshly ground black pepper
2 c. Cooked chicken, shredded
1 (16-oz.) package Fresh gnocchi
2 c. Baby spinach
Preparation
1. In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter (2 Tbsp).
2. Make the mirepoix:Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery and cook slowly until softened, 4-6 minutes, until all vegetables are softened.
3. Add the minced garlic (3 cloves) and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Pour in the chicken broth (6 c.), and scrape up any bits of vegetables from the bottom of the pot with a spoon.
5. Add the thyme sprigs (3) and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
7. Stir in the half-and-half (2 c.) and return the soup to a simmer.
8. Remove the thyme sprigs and season to taste with salt and pepper.  © RecipeRoulette.net
9. Add the chicken (2 c.) and gnocchi (1 (16-oz.) package) and simmer until the gnocchi are just tender according to package directions.
10. Stir in the spinach (2 c.) and cook until just wilted.
11. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve.
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