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Are you a fan of Olive Garden’s Chicken Gnocchi Soup, but not all the fat and calories?
I think you’ll love my copycat version made lighter.
Just as rich, creamy and flavorful as the original. Only BETTER with less fat and calories and fewer Weight Watchers Points!
Tender bites of chicken, Italian potato dumplings and vegetables suspended in a thick, creamy flavorful broth, this soup is hearty enough to be meal-worthy.
Did I mention how much EVERYONE loves it?
Recipe Notes
I made this lightened up version of Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup by cobbling together several different copycat recipes from the internet.
The trickiest part was finding the gnocchi. I was able to locate vacuum-sealed packages in the pasta aisle of the second grocery store I visited. But you might also find them in the freezer section.
To round out your meal, serve with crusty bread or warm bread sticks and tossed salad just like Olive Garden. I definitely plan on serving up this soup again soon.
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Copycat Chicken Gnocchi Soup?
According to my calculations, each generous 1-1/2 cup serving has about 225 calories.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
6 SmartPoints (Green plan)
5 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
4 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
5 PointsPlus (Old plan)
If you like this lightened up recipe for copycat chicken gnocchi soup, be sure to check out some of my other Weight Watchers friendly soup recipes including Ham & Potato Soup Made Lighter, Chicken Pot Pie Soup, Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana Made Lighter and Creamy Potato Mushroom Soup
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Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe Made Lighter
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 cups chicken broth (I used jarred Better Than Bouillon to make mine)
- 4 cups water
- 1 package (16 to 18 ounces) potato gnocchi (I used DeCecco brand)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup fat-free half-and-half
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast (I used rotisserie chicken)
- 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a large soup pot set over medium heat. Add the carrots, onion and celery. Cook, stirring often until the vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and stir 1 minute more.
- Whisk together the cornstarch and chicken broth. Add to the pot, along with the water.
- Allow the mixture to come to a boil and then add the gnocchi.
- Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and stir in the salt, pepper and nutmeg. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the half-and-half, chicken and spinach and simmer 10 minutes more, until thickened.
- Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 6 SmartPoints (Green plan) 5 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 4 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 5 PointsPlus (Old plan) I made this lightened up version of Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup by cobbling together several different copycat recipes from the internet. The trickiest part was finding the gnocchi. I was able to locate vacuum-sealed packages in the pasta aisle of the second grocery store I visited. But you might also find them in the freezer section. To round out your meal serve with crusty bread or warm bread sticks and tossed salad just like Olive Garden. I definitely plan on serving up this soup again.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Here’s another variation of Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup to consider:
Delicious! Only change is 1 additional tsp of corn starch.
This was so easy and incredibly tasty. I’m definitely going to be making this again!
Do I add the broth base to 4 c boiling water an then add 4 cups of water also?
Thanks
Hi Karin, Yes, you want 4 cups of broth and 4 cups of water total. ~Martha
The soup was very good and filling. But there seemed to be an aftertaste of the gnocchi. I don’t think I would make it again, due to the time involved in preparation. 4 stars
I just made this soup and it is delicious and was easy to make. I will
absolutely make this again. It has become one of my favorite soups.
Delicious!! Never had gnocchi before.
Love your recipes!!
Love this ! I have never eaten or cooked Gnoocchi. My husband had no idea it was low fat. SO , GOOD!
Excellent!!! Followed the recipe exactly – no changes.
Easy to make and very delicious. My family all enjoyed this soup and never knew it was a lighter version.