Olive Garden Chicken and Gnocchi Soup (Copycat)

In a Dutch oven pan over medium heat, melt the butter.

Sauté the onion, celery, and garlic in the butter for about 5 minutes, or 'til they begin to soften.

Add the carrots, chicken, and chicken broth to the Dutch oven, stirring everything together.

Bring the mixture to a boil, and let it simmer on medium heat for about 5 minutes.

Add the heavy whipping cream and ground sage to the soup.

Bring to a boil again; then simmer over low heat for another 5 minutes.

Add the gnocchi, salt, and pepper to the soup mixture.

Again, bring the soup to a boil; then simmer over low heat for 5 more minutes.

Add the spinach leaves to the soup, and simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes.

Serve while warm with breadsticks, baguettes, or crackers.

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