Chicken Gnocchi Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)

• 2 tbsp. Butter
• ½ c. Celery, washed and thinly sliced
• ¼ c. Grated Onion
• ⅓ c. Grated Carrots
• 2 tbsp. Garlic, minced 
• 2 tbsp. All Purpose Flour
• 6 Chicken Bouillon Cubes
• 8 c. Whole Milk
• ⅛ tsp. Ground Nutmeg
• ½ tsp. Ground Thyme
• 4 c. Fresh Baby Spinach, rinsed and chopped
• 2 c. Cooked Chicken (roasted or grilled), small dice
• 2 c. Heavy Cream
• 16oz. Gnocchi, frozen or fresh.  

1. Melt butter in large pan, add onion, garlic, celery and carrot. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until celery softens.  
2. Whisk in the flour; then add the Milk and chicken bouillon cubes.
3. Next, add the chicken, nutmeg and thyme; stir well. Increase heat and bring to a boil; then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan; then add it to the soup along with the spinach and gnocchi.
5. Simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes or until gnocchi is cooked. 

*I have found Gnocchi at Smiths and World Market. You can also make your own if you want.  :)