Delicious copycat version of Olive Garden’s Gnocchi Soup.

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

2 Tablespoons Butter

1 small Onion, diced

2 stalks Celery, diced

3 cloves Garlic, minced

2 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour

1 1/2 cups Half and Half Cream (10%)

4 cups Chicken Broth

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, to taste

1 medium carrot, shredded (about 1/2 cup)

2 cups Spinach, packed

1 cup Chicken, cooked and chopped

16oz Gnocchi, uncooked

Salt and Pepper, to taste

Place olive oil and butter in a stockpot over medium heat.

Once hot, add the diced onion, celery and garlic.

Stir and cook for 3 minutes or until translucent.

Stir in the flour to form a roux and allow to cook until golden or light brown, stirring occasionally for about 2-4 minutes.

Stir in 1 cup of the half and half cream and Italian seasoning to form a thick soup base.

Add the chicken broth, then the remaining half and half.

Bring the soup to a simmer, then add the carrots and spinach. Stir to combine.

Add chicken and gnocchi.

Continue simmering until the gnocchi is cooked through, about 5 minutes.

Season to taste with the salt and pepper.

Keywords: olive garden, copycat, italian, soup, gnocchi