Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup - The Girl on Bloor (2024)

What to serve with chicken gnocchi soup

Can you make this soup dairy free?

You can try making this soup dairy free by leaving out the parmesan cheese rind and substituting the heavy cream for a dairy-free milk or cream. Keep in mind that the soup won't be as creamy and will have a slightly different taste, but you can definitely give it a try!

Should you cook gnocchi before adding it to soup?

There's no need to pre-cook the gnocchi before adding it to the soup. Just add it to the pot during the last 5 minutes of cooking time and it will cook right in the soup.

Can you use leftover or rotisserie chicken?

Yes! If you want to cut down on prep time, you can use any leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken. You can skip the first step of the recipe and dice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces, then add it to the soup along with the carrots, parmesan cheese rind and chicken broth.

How do you thicken chicken gnocchi soup?

This soup will be plenty thick already, since you'll be sautéing the veggies in flour. If you want it to be even thicker, let it simmer for a bit longer before adding in the gnocchi. The longer it simmers on the stovetop, the thicker it will get.

Storing and reheating

You can store any leftovers of this chicken gnocchi soup in the fridge for up to 3 days in glass bowls or airtight containers. Keep in mind that the gnocchi will continue to soak up the liquid while it sits, so the gnocchi might be a bit softer after reheating. Reheat the soup in a pot on the stovetop or microwave it for 1 to 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh parmesan and serve!

Freezing this recipe

Cream-based soups don't tend to freeze well as the cream will separate as it thaws. If you want to freeze this chicken and gnocchi soup, I'd recommend freezing it before you add in the heavy cream, gnocchi and spinach. Follow the recipe instructions as normal up until step 3, then remove the parmesan rind and freeze for up to 3 months in glass bowls or Ziploc bags without the gnocchi, cream or spinach.

When you're ready to enjoy, let the soup defrost in the fridge overnight, then bring the mixture to a simmer on the stovetop. Add in the gnocchi and cook for 5 minutes, then stir in the heavy cream and spinach and cook for another minute. Serve with parmesan and dig in!

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