Lactose-Free Chicken Gnocchi Soup (Olive Garden–style)

Creamy Olive Garden–style chicken gnocchi soup made lactose-free with milk and dairy-free gnocchi. Loaded with chicken, veggies, herbs, and spinach for a cozy meal.

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery and carrots. Cook 7–9 minutes, stirring, until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

Step 2

Stir in flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Step 3

Slowly whisk in chicken broth until smooth. Stir in lactose-free milk, thyme, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.

Step 4

Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Cook 8–10 minutes, stirring often. Avoid a hard boil.

Step 5

Add cooked chicken and gnocchi. Gently simmer for the time on the gnocchi package, usually 3–5 minutes, until gnocchi are tender and chicken is hot throughout.

Step 6

Stir in spinach and cook 1–2 minutes until wilted.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning. Thin with extra broth if needed. Soup thickens as it stands.