Olive Garden Chicken and Gnocci Soup Replica Recipe

extra virgin oil

butter

flour

half and half

celery, finely diced

onion, finely diced

minced garlic cloves

of chicken broth if you enjoy thick soup, use one can

carrots, finely shredded

chicken breasts, cooked and diced (you can use a rotisserie chicken)

package gnocchi, cooked (you can find these in gourmet/pasta section of the grocery store - you may want to cut the gnocchi in half if it is large, or purchase the mini size if available)

fresh spinach coarsely chopped

salt

thyme

parsley

nutmeg (optional)