Chicken and Gnocchi Soup

Melt the butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onions and celery, stirring occasionally until the onion is translucent and lightly brown around the edges, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 to 60 seconds.

Sprinkle in the flour and stir constantly as the flour cooks, about 1 to 2 minutes.

Slowly whisk in the half and half and simmer until thickened, about 4 to 6 minutes.

Whisk in the chicken broth and simmer until thickened again.

Add the carrots, spinach leaves, parsley, thyme, chicken and gnocchi. Continue to cook until all the ingredients are heated through.

Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with grated parmesan cheese.