Gnocchi is a type of pasta normally made from potato. It's like a small dumpling, and they turn into these fluffy pillows of yumminess. When you put them in a creamy soup, it's heaven on earth!
3 -4 chicken breasts, washed, cooked and diced
4 c. chicken stock/broth
2 c. half-and-half
1 stalk celery, diced
1-2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 carrot, washed, peeled and shredded or diced small
1/2 onion, diced
1 c. fresh spinach, chopped
1 T. olive oil
1 t. thyme
1/2 t. nutmeg
1 T. fresh parsley
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
16 oz. potato gnocchi
1 T. cornstarch, optional
Saute onion, celery, garlic, carrot in olive oil over medium heat until onion is translucent.
Add chicken, chicken stock/broth, half and half, salt and pepper, parsley, nutmeg and thyme. Heat to boiling; add gnocchi; gently boil 4 minutes; turn down to a simmer for 10 minutes.
Add spinach; cook for 1-2 minutes until spinach is wilted.
** For a thicker soup, heat to boiling and add cornstarch dissolved in 1-2 T. water.
Serve.