Creamy Gnocchi Soup

Prep + Cooking Time = 20 minutes

Josh Rating = Loves it (with chicken)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 stalk celery, diced

1 garlic clove, chopped

1 carrot, shredded

1/2 onion, diced

4 cups chicken stock

2 cups half-and-half

1 teaspoon thyme

16 ounces gnocchi

1 cup fresh spinach, chopped

salt and pepper

1-2 tablespoons cornstarch plus 2-3 tablespoons boiling water

Meat Option: 2 - 3 chicken breasts, shredded

1. Sauté the onion, celery, garlic, carrot in oil over medium heat until onion is translucent.
2.  Add chicken stock, half and half, salt and pepper, thyme. Heat to boiling then add gnocchi. If using chicken add it now. Gently boil for 4 minutes, then turn down to a simmer for 10 minutes.
3.  Add spinach and cook for another 1-2 minutes until spinach is wilted.
4. Heat to boiling and add cornstarch dissolved in boiling water to thicken the soup.