Ingredients:
Directions:
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add celery, onions, garlic, and carrots and cook for about 5 minutes until onions are translucent. Add broth, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then stir in gnocchi. Boil for 3 minutes, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Stir in half and half, spinach, and chicken. Cook another 5 -10 minutes until spinach is wilted and soup is heated through. Garnish with croutons. Loafy suggests serving with toasted Artisan Hearth Rustic White Bread.
- 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 32 ounces chicken broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 16 ounces potato gnocchi, uncooked
- 2 cups half and half
- 3 cups fresh spinach, stems removed and roughly chopped
- 2 cans (12.5 ounces) chicken breast, drained
- Country Hearth Seasoned Croutons