Step 1

In a large pot heat the butter and olive oil on medium heat until butter is melted.

Step 2

Throw onion, carrots, celery and garlic in a food processor and pulse until chopped small. If you don't have a food processor then chop them.

Step 3

Add to pot and season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Cook ten minutes until vegetables are soft.

Step 5

Add flour into the pot and mix well with vegetables.

Step 6

Cook 3 minutes, stir frequently.

Step 7

Add chicken broth a cup at a time.

Step 8

Add half and half and stir well.

Step 9

Add cooked chicken. If using frozen chicken (cooked) you may add it frozen to the pot.

Step 10

Bring up to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 11

Cook the gnocchi according to package directions. Remove from pot once cooked and reserve in a bowl.

Step 12

Add cooked gnocchi and spinach to the soup after it has simmered for 20 minutes.

Step 13

Continue to simmer until spinach is wilted.

Step 14

Add basil and stir.

Step 15

Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and breadsticks.