Copycat Gnocchi soup

This is a scrumptious soup to usher in a gorgeous Autumn day! This soup pairs perfectly with some garlic bread sticks. 

This is close to what Olive Garden may serve on their soup menu.

Gnocchi Soup

1T olive oil

4T butter

1 c onion

1/2 c celery

2 cloves garlic, minced

Put into a large soup pot and cook until celery and onion are desired doneness. Add:

1/4 c flour (whisk in)

1 qt half and half or cream

Simmer until thick.

Add 14 oz chicken broth (whisk)

1 c cooked chicken

1/2 t thyme

1/2 t parsley

1/4 t nutmeg

1 t salt

1 c shredded carrots

1 pkg (500mg) potato gnocchi

Stir above ingredients

Add 1 c chopped fresh spinach or kale - stir again

Cook and stir a few more minutes until carrots are cooked.