Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Proteins & Produce

01 - 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
02 - 1 stalk celery, chopped
03 - 1/2 white onion, diced
04 - 2 teaspoons minced garlic
05 - 1/2 cup shredded carrots
06 - 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped

→ Pantry & Dairy

07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
09 - 16 ounces potato gnocchi
10 - 2 cups half and half

→ Seasonings

11 - Salt and pepper, to taste
12 - 1 teaspoon thyme

# Instructions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add celery, onions, garlic, and carrots and sauté for 2-3 minutes until onions are translucent.
02 - Add chicken, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and thyme, bring to a boil, then gently stir in gnocchi. Boil for 3-4 minutes longer before reducing heat to a simmer and cooking for 10 minutes.
03 - Stir in half and half and spinach and cook another 1-2 minutes until spinach is tender. Taste, add salt and pepper if needed, and serve.

# Notes:

01 - For an even creamier soup, try replacing one cup of half and half with heavy cream for a richer, velvety texture.