Fan FavoriteOlive Garden • Soups
Chicken & Gnocchi Soup
Nutrition Information
* Nutritional values are approximate and may vary by location and preparation. Source: Olive Garden official website.
A creamy broth with roasted chicken, potato gnocchi, spinach, and garlic.
Everything You Need to Know About Olive Garden Chicken & Gnocchi Soup
Olive Garden's Chicken and Gnocchi Soup is a rich, creamy broth loaded with tender roasted chicken, pillowy potato gnocchi dumplings, fresh spinach, and roasted garlic. One of the most popular soups on the menu, this hearty bowl delivers comforting Italian flavor in every spoonful.
Chicken & Gnocchi is the gentler of the two creamy soups, and the one people order when they want comfort rather than pepper. Roasted chicken, potato gnocchi and spinach in a garlic cream broth, with none of the heat that defines Zuppa Toscana.
The gnocchi are what make it distinctive. They are soft potato dumplings rather than pasta, so they give the bowl a pillowy weight that the other soups do not have. That also means it fills you up faster than the calorie count suggests, which matters when the soup is unlimited and an entree is on its way.
It is the safest first course on the menu for a mixed table. Nothing in it is spicy, nothing is unusual, and children generally eat it without complaint. The trade-off is that it is the least interesting of the four if you actually want the soup to be the highlight.
What does Chicken & Gnocchi Soup taste like?
Mild, creamy and garlic-forward, with the roasted chicken adding savouriness and the spinach a faint earthiness. The gnocchi are soft and slightly chewy. There is no heat and very little acidity, so it reads as smooth and comforting from start to finish.
Who should order Chicken & Gnocchi Soup?
Anyone who finds Zuppa Toscana too peppery, tables with children, and anyone who wants the first course to be genuinely filling. It is also the better pick if you are unwell or want something undemanding.
Is Chicken & Gnocchi Soup worth $8.79?
Unlimited with a dine-in entree, so effectively free alongside a main. Within the Soup, Salad and Breadsticks deal it is the most filling of the four soups per bowl, which makes it the efficient choice if you are treating that deal as a full meal.
How to order Chicken & Gnocchi Soup at Olive Garden
- Unlimited with a dine-in entree or the Soup, Salad and Breadsticks deal. Takeout is sold by the portion.
- Ask for it before your main rather than alongside, or refills stop being practical.
- It travels reasonably well, but the gnocchi soften further overnight.
- Reheat gently on the hob. High heat can split the cream and break up the gnocchi.
Olive Garden Chicken & Gnocchi Soup price in 2026
The Chicken & Gnocchi Soup is listed at $8.79 on the Olive Garden menu we track. That figure is a guide rather than a guarantee: most italian chains let individual franchises set their own prices, so the same dish can cost noticeably more in high-rent city centres than in smaller markets, and airport or stadium locations sit higher again. Menu boards and the official app are always the final word for your specific restaurant. We re-check the full Olive Garden menu and refresh this page when prices move.
Ways to customise the Chicken & Gnocchi Soup
- •Ask for extra gnocchi if you want the bowl more substantial, though this is not always possible.
- •Request extra spinach to lighten it slightly.
- •Ask for it without the chicken if you want a lighter bowl, though the broth base is not vegetarian.
- •Breadsticks for dipping cost nothing when dining in and suit this soup well.
Chicken & Gnocchi Soup vs other Olive Garden picks
The other creamy option, but peppery and sausage-driven. Pick Zuppa if you want the soup to have some bite, and this one if you want comfort.
The vegetable and tomato option, and by far the lightest. The right choice if your entree is already creamy.
Tomato-based with beans and beef. Hearty without being creamy, so it sits between Minestrone and the two cream soups.
What to order with the Chicken & Gnocchi Soup
A creamy soup before a tomato-based main keeps the meal from being one texture all the way through.
The broth is thick enough to hold on a breadstick, and the garlic in both lines up well.
Dietary and allergen notes
- •Contains dairy through the cream broth.
- •Contains wheat and gluten in the gnocchi.
- •Not vegetarian. It contains chicken and the broth base is not meat-free.
- •Lower in calories per bowl than most first courses, though refills add up.
Shared fryers and prep surfaces mean cross-contact is possible even when an ingredient is not listed. If you are managing a serious allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
💡 Pro Tips for Ordering Chicken & Gnocchi Soup
- 1Order this rather than Zuppa Toscana if pepper is not what you want, or if children are eating.
- 2It fills you up faster than it looks. Have one bowl, not three, if an entree is coming.
- 3Dip breadsticks in it instead of ordering a separate sauce.
- 4Pair it with a tomato-based main so the meal is not creamy throughout.
- 5If you take it home, eat it the next day rather than later. The gnocchi keep softening.
Frequently Asked Questions About Olive Garden Chicken & Gnocchi Soup
Q:What is in Olive Garden Chicken & Gnocchi Soup?
Roasted chicken, potato gnocchi and spinach in a creamy garlic broth. It is the mildest of the four soups on the menu.
Q:How many calories are in Chicken & Gnocchi Soup?
Our menu data lists 250 calories per bowl. The unlimited policy means most people have more than one, and the figure is per serving.
Q:Is Chicken & Gnocchi Soup unlimited?
Yes, when you dine in with an entree or order the Soup, Salad and Breadsticks deal. Takeout and delivery are sold by the portion.
Q:What are gnocchi?
Small soft dumplings made from potato and flour. They are more pillowy than pasta and give the soup its distinctive weight.
Q:Is Chicken & Gnocchi Soup spicy?
No. It is a mild, creamy soup with garlic as the dominant seasoning and no chilli heat at all.
Q:Which is better, Chicken & Gnocchi or Zuppa Toscana?
Zuppa Toscana is peppery and sausage-driven, Chicken & Gnocchi is mild and comforting. Neither is objectively better. Pick on whether you want heat or not.
More Olive Garden Menu Items
Full Menu →
$17.99Chicken & Seafood
Chicken Parmigiana
Lightly breaded chicken breast topped with marinara sauce and melted Italian cheeses, served with pasta.
$15.99Pasta
Fettuccine Alfredo
Creamy homemade Alfredo sauce tossed with fresh fettuccine noodles and topped with parmesan cheese.
$16.99Pasta
Lasagna Classico
Layers of pasta, beef and pork ragu, béchamel sauce, and melted Italian cheeses baked to perfection.
$8.79Soups
Chicken Tortellini Soup
Cheese-filled tortellini with chicken, fresh vegetables, and Italian herbs in a savory broth.
Popular Items at Other Restaurants
All Restaurants →
$7.99Burgers
SuperSONIC Double Cheeseburger
Two beef patties with double American cheese, mustard, mayo, ketchup, pickles, tomato, lettuce, and onion.
$5.29Burgers
Classic Cheeseburger
Single beef patty with American cheese, mustard, ketchup, pickles, and onion.
$8.79Burgers
Bacon Double Cheeseburger
Double beef with crispy bacon, two slices of American cheese, and all the classic toppings.
$8.49Burgers
Double SONIC Smasher
Two smashed beef patties with crispy edges, double American cheese, pickles, onion, mustard, and ketchup.
$9.99Burgers
Cheesy Bacon SONIC Stack
Smashed beef patty stacked with bacon, extra cheese, and a rich cheese sauce on top.
$6.49Wraps
Fritos Chili Cheese Wrap
Warm chili and cheddar cheese in a flour tortilla with crunchy Fritos corn chips.
About Olive Garden - Italian Restaurant
Olive Garden is one of America's most popular italian restaurant chains.Italian-American restaurant chain known for unlimited breadsticks and salad. With hundreds of locations across the United States, Olive Gardenserves millions of guests every week who return for the quality, consistency, and value the brand delivers.
The Chicken & Gnocchi Soup is just one of many excellent choices available on the Olive Garden menu. Whether you are visiting for the first time or you are a regular, USA Food Journal has you covered with up-to-date pricing, nutrition information, and insider tips for every item. Explore the full Olive Garden menu to discover everything available, from appetizers to desserts.
Looking to save on your next visit? USA Food Journal tracks the latest Olive Garden coupons and promotional codes updated daily. You can also compare menus and prices across all major US chains on our all restaurants page.