Leeky, Creamy Chicken And Dumpling Stoup

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsps

Olive oil

Leeks, white and tender green parts split lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise

Celery ribs, from the heart with leafy tops, thinly sliced

Bay leaf

Salt and Pepper

4 cups

Chicken broth

2 cups

Heavy cream

1 lb

Chicken tenders, cut into small chunks

2 pkgs

Gnocchi

1/3 cup

chopped flat leaf parsley

3 tbsps

Dry sherry (optional)

1 tsp

Sweet smoked paprika