Minestrone Recipe with Gnocchi

extra-virgin olive oil

stalks of celery, chopped

carrots, peeled and chopped

small to medium onion, chopped

salt and pepper

garlic, minced

red pepper flakes

chicken or vegetable stock

water

diced tomatoes, undrained

sprig of fresh rosemary

small parmesan rind, optional

chopped kale

gnocchi

grated parmesan cheese