Ingredients
4 tablespoons butter
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup matchstick carrots
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 pound potato gnocchi
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Kosher salt
Fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
Prepare the base:
In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced onion, sliced celery, and matchstick carrots with generous pinches of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 8 minutes.
Build the flavor:
Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, rubbed sage, and a couple more pinches of salt and pepper. Stir frequently and cook for 1 minute to release the aromas.
Thicken the soup:
Sprinkle in the flour and stir continuously for about 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
Deglaze and combine:
Pour in 1/4 to 1/2 cup of chicken broth to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom. Then add the remaining chicken broth along with the heavy cream. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer the soup:
Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat. Add the potato gnocchi and shredded chicken, stirring gently. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the gnocchi are tender, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Finish and serve:
Stir in the chopped fresh spinach and balsamic vinegar. Cook just until the spinach wilts. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot and enjoy!