Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup, but make it Dairy-Free! (How does it compare to the real thing??)

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can provide a similar texture.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often less expensive and more flavorful.

Heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Add one whole diced onion and two stalks of diced celery; sauté until the onion is translucent.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and fresh black pepper to taste while sautéing.

Add 1/4 cup of flour to create a roux and cook for about 1 minute.

Slowly add 4 cups of homemade chicken stock to the pot and stir to combine.

Add 2 cups of unsweetened almond and coconut creamer and mix until heated through.

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder.

Add 1 cup of diced carrots (about 2 carrots) and 1 1/2 cups of cooked chicken to the pot.

Add 2 cups of gnocchi and let the soup simmer for 5 minutes until the gnocchi floats.

Add 1 cup of chopped baby spinach and stir until wilted.

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