Tomato White Cheddar Gnocchi Soup

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup

Basil, fresh fine leaves

2 cloves

Garlic, fine

1/4 cup

Leeks, dried fine

1 tsp

Of fresh tarragon, fine

1/2 cup

Onion

1/2 tsp

Rosemary, fresh very fine

1 pint

Tomatoes, canned

1 pint

Chicken or vegetable broth

1 1/2 cups

Gnocchi, fresh or frozen

Salt & pepper

1/2 tbsp

Butter

1/2 cup

Cheddar cheese, aged

1/4 cup

Half & half (regular or fat free -- or substitute milk)