Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup Copycat Recipe

Step 1

Melt the butter into the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 2

Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Whisk in the half-and-half. Simmer until thickened.

Step 3

Whisk in the chicken broth. Simmer until thickened again. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, the thyme, parsley, nutmeg (if using), carrots, spinach, chicken, and gnocchi.

Step 4

Simmer until the soup is heated through. Before serving, season with additional salt, if necessary.