Gnocchi, pronounced like nyo-kee, is a delicious Italian pasta dumpling commonly made out of potato, egg, and flour. It has a beautifully soft, doughy texture that fits great in creamy soups and perfect for when you’re craving a warm and comforting meal. This is the perfect place to find just that, so welcome to my Cream of Gnocchi Soup recipe!

Why You Need to Try Cream of Gnocchi

It’s one of the best soups out there, and I’m not saying this because its MY favorite, but it’s definitely a favorite of many. This gnocchi soup recipe has a perfect touch of vegetables with a taste that’s hard to dislike. It’s a great soup to serve for the kids as well because the creaminess and dough-like texture to the gnocchi makes this dish a picky-free soup for all.

Although it may seem like there’s a lot you’ll need to prepare for, most of the ingredients are probably already in your kitchen! No need to break the bank or even leave the house at all for a simple gnocchi soup

This is overall a super easy 45-minute homemade soup recipe that can feed so many and leave everyone feeling content and satisfied!

Olive Garden’s Chicken & Gnocchi Soup – Copycat Recipe

Not only is cream of gnocchi wonderful on it’s own, but it’s even better when you can make an exact version of this delicious gnocchi soup from the restaurant that made it such a hit in the first place. I’m specifically talking about Olive Garden’s chicken & gnocchi soup. It’s a staple side dish to any pasta there and I don’t know another restaurant known for it’s gnocchi soup, maybe because Olive Garden’s is THAT good. If you still don’t know what Olive Garden is by now, it’s a Italian restaurant chain, and when I tell you this recipe is the copycat version of their creamy gnocchi soup, I mean it! It’s definitely something to consider if you’re not looking to go out or spend more than you need to at a restaurant, when you can make the exact recipe right at home.

Because I’m vegetarian myself, I’ve opted for no chicken to this cream of gnocchi soup, but of course, cook as you please! With or without chicken, you’re still getting that same creamy, filling, and delicious Olive Garden gnocchi soup. You definitely don’t want to miss out on this recipe, especially if you don’t have an Olive Garden restaurant near you!

Now, let’s get started on creating the copycat version of Olive Garden’s most popular dish, Cream of Gnocchi soup.

Ingredients for Gnocchi Soup

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery sticks, diced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp ground pepper
• 3 tbsp all purpose flour
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 pack (16 oz) potato gnocchi
• 2 cups half & half
• 3 oz fresh spinach, chopped
• 2 oz cream cheese

How to Make Cream Of Gnocchi

1. In a large pot, melt the butter on medium heat. Then add your onions, carrots, and celery. Sautee for about 5 minutes.
2. Add in the seasonings and all-purpose flour. Mix well.
3. Pour the vegetable broth in the pot and bring everything to a boil. Then cover and simmer on low for about 30 minutes.
4. After 30 minutes, uncover the pot and add in the gnocchi. Cook for 5 minutes.
5. Add the half & half, chopped spinach, and cream cheese!
6. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes until the cream cheese has melted completely.
7. And voila, you’re ready to serve!

What to Serve With Cream of Gnocchi Soup (Olive Garden Copycat Recipe)

This is such a trouble-free recipe that anyone can achieve to create a delicious, wholesome meal for themselves and others! Bring the restaurant to your home with this simple and appetizing blend of Italian ingredients and flavors. If you’ve never had gnocchi before, I hope that this recipe embraces you to the world of pasta that isn’t just your regular egg noodle!

Here are some of my other recipes I recommend to serve and eat with this delicious Cream of Gnocchi soup:

• Garlic Parmesan Bread
• Creamy Marsala Farfalle
• Cajun Shrimp Risotto
• Creamy Salmon Piccata

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Happy Cravings!