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Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup

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How do you make Olive Garden's Chicken Gnocchi Soup recipe? I ALWAYS get the chicken and gnocchi soup at Olive Garden with their salad and breadsticks. It's possibly my favorite restaurant meal. This is so similar to this copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup is every bit as creamy and delicious as the restaurant version, made in less than 30 minutes! Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, diced 3 stalks celery, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium (blank)s carrots, shredded 1 pound cooked, cubed chicken breast 4 cups chicken broth 1 (16 ounce) package mini potato gnocchi 1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons cold water 2 cups half-and-half cream salt and ground black pepper to taste Directions   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook onion, celery, garlic, and carrots in the hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in cubed chicken and chicken broth; bring to a simmer. Stir gnocchi into the sim

30 Minute Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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Our Broccoli Cheddar Soup tastes even better than Panera Bread's. Healthy broccoli cheddar soup packed with carrots, broccoli, garlic, and cheese. This super easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup is chock full of colorful, chunky vegetables in a rich and cheesy broth for a totally meal-worthy soup. This hearty broccoli cheddar soup is loaded with mouthwatering flavors, yet uses everyday ingredients, and is ready in about 30 minutes! INGREDIENTS 1 Tbsp butter 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup salted butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups chicken broth 2 cups half and half 12 oz fresh broccoli (I use a 12 oz bag of florets) - , roughly chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp dry mustard - (can substitute with about 1/2 tsp regular mustard) 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 cups cheddar cheese INSTRUCTIONS Add 1 Tbsp butter to dutch oven and heat over MED heat.  Add chopped onion and saute until onions are soft and translucent, ab

Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup

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It wasn’t autumn, but the tail end of winter when I made this soup.  It couldn’t be easier to make because it’s done in the slow cooker. This Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup is wonderfully creamy and comforting. See tips above for how to modify this recipe to be gluten-free and/or vegan, if you prefer. 60 minutes · Vegetarian · Serves 8 The recipe author has several adaptions (stovetop, Instapot, gluten-free option, a cream sauce option, adding chicken option, etc.) I do think the soup would look even more beautiful using wild rice and not a wild rice blend, but I used what I had.  6 cups Homemade Vegetable Broth 1 cup uncooked wild rice 8 oz. baby bell mushrooms, sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, diced 2 ribs celery, diced 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced 1 small white onion, peeled and diced 1 bay leaf 1½ Tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning 1 (13.5 oz.) can coconut milk (I used light coconut milk.) 2 large handfuls of fresh kale, thick stems removed, roughly chopped Kosher salt, to

Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

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A Creamy Roasted Tomato Basil Soup full of incredible flavours, naturally thickened with no need for cream cheese or heavy creams! This Roasted Tomato Basil Soup is the ultimate in comfort. Roasting the tomatoes gives the soup a deep, rich flavor.  This homemade tomato basil soup recipe is destined for your regular rotation! Made with fresh basil and roasted tomatoes, it's lightly creamy and delicious. And over-the-top good with grilled cheese sandwiches. 1.5  hours  ·  Gluten free  ·  Serves 8   Ingredients 3 pounds ripe plum tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons good olive oil 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions) 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 (28-ounce) canned plum tomatoes, with their juice 4 cups fresh basil leaves, packed 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 1 quart chicken stock or water Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degr

White Chicken Lasagna Soup

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Rich and Creamy White Chicken Lasagna Soup comes together in just 30 minutes to make a comforting soup you’ll crave all year long.  Easy One Pot White Chicken Lasagna Soup tastes just like creamy, comforting white chicken lasagna without all the layering or dishes! INGREDIENTS 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons oil2 tablespoons oil 4 tablespoons butter4 tablespoons butter 3 teaspoons minced garlic3 teaspoons minced garlic 4 tablespoons flour4 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 cups chicken broth2 cups chicken broth 6 cups fat free or regular half and half see note6 cups fat free or regular half and half see note 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste1 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste 2 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning blend see n

ULTIMATE Potato Soup!

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I have made this for many whom have given it the title. This takes a bit of effort but is well worth it. Please note: for those who do not wish to use bacon, substitute 1/4 cup melted butter for the bacon grease and continue with the recipe. (I generally serve this soup as a special treat as it is not recommended for people counting calories.) Award Winning Potato Soup! This Fall soup recipe is creamy and comforting and is an easy one pot soup recipe! An easy dinner recipe for families that everyone will love! #sugarspunrun #souprecipe Ingredients 1 pound bacon, chopped 2 stalks celery, diced 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 8 medium (2-1/4" to 3" dia, raw)s potatoes, peeled and cubed 4 cups chicken stock, or enough to cover potatoes 3 tablespoons butter ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon dried tarragon 3 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro salt and pepper to taste Directions   In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until done. Remove bacon fr

Detox Moroccan Lentil Soup

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A soul-warming Moroccan sweet lentil soup recipe. This soup is made in the slow cooker and requires hardly any work at all.  This Detox Moroccan Lentil Soup is a simple, healthy and hearty meal that's great for digestion and the liver.  Easy to make, packed with protein and delicious! Easy homemade recipe that is a great dinner idea and perfect for meal prep! Vegan and gluten-free.  50  minutes  ·  Vegan Gluten free  ·  Serves 6  ·  #detoxsoup #lentilsoup #vegansoup #healthysoup Ingredients 1 tablespoon avocado oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped carrot 1 cup chopped white fingerling potato 2 garlic cloves , minced 1 teaspoon sea salt ( more to taste) 1 teaspoon black pepper ( more to taste) 2 teaspoons turmeric 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground ginger 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup green or brown lentils 1 cup red lentils 4 cups vegetable broth 2 cups water 1/4 cup tomato paste 1 cup almond milk 1 tablespoon lemon juice