Chicken and Gnocchi Soup

It is a cold winter day in Michigan today- 6+ inches of snow and still going strong!  I am in the mood for some warm soup, and this is one of my favorites.  I hope you enjoy it too!

You will need:

•  3-4 Chicken Breasts, cooked and diced
• 4 C. Chicken Stock
• 2 C. Half and Half
• 1 stalk Celery, diced
• 1/2 Carrot, shredded or diced
• 1/2 Onion, diced
• 1 C. fresh Spinach, chopped (I use 1/2 a package of frozen spinach)
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 tbsp Thyme
• 16 oz. Potato Gnocchi (In the Italian aisle by the pasta)
• Salt and Pepper

1. Saute the onion, celery, carrot, and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until the onion is translucent.
2. Add chicken, stock, half and half, salt and pepper, and thyme. 
3. Heat to boiling, then add gnocchi.
4. Gently boil for 4 minutes, then turn down to a simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Add spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes or until spinach is wilted.

Delicious!