Instructions:

• Step 1: Sauté the Vegetables: Begin by heating the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the finely diced onion, chopped celery, and shredded carrot. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables begin to soften. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
• Step 2: Add the Chicken and Broth: Once your vegetables are fragrant and tender, stir in the diced chicken. Pour in the chicken broth, and season with salt, black pepper, dried basil, and dried thyme. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
• Step 3: Incorporate the Gnocchi: After the soup has simmered for about 10 minutes, it’s time to add the potato gnocchi. Gnocchi cooks quickly, so let it simmer for about 3-5 minutes, or until they float to the top, indicating they are done.
• Step 4: Make it Creamy: Next, stir in the cream (or half and half) and allow the soup to heat through. This step will create a luscious texture that makes this Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup Copycat so irresistible.
• Step 5: Add the Spinach: Finally, fold in the roughly chopped spinach and cook for an additional minute or two until the spinach has wilted. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
• Step 6: Serve and Enjoy: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. For a finishing touch, you can sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top or serve with warm crusty bread for dipping.