CREAMY CHICKEN GNOCCHI SOUP

Name: CREAMY CHICKEN GNOCCHI SOUP
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 yellow onion, (diced); 3 stalks celery, (sliced); 1 cup carrot matchsticks or shredded carrots; 4 cloves garlic, (minced); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, ((or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)); 2 to 3 cups cooked shredded chicken breasts; Salt and freshly ground pepper, (to taste); 5 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1 bag (12 to 16 ounces) refrigerated gnocchi; 5 ounces fresh baby spinach, ((you can also use baby kale leaves)); 1 ½ cups Half & Half; freshly grated parmesan, (for garnish)