Paula: Chicken Gnocchi Soup

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, baked and diced
12 C. chicken broth
8-10 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 stick butter
2 Tbs. olive oil
1/2 C. onion, diced
4 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery
2 bags frozen gnocchi
2 C. frozen peas
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. ground sage
1 tsp. celery seed
1 Tbs. dried parsley
salt and pepper to taste
parm. cheese for garnish

• Bake chicken in oven with salt, pepper & 1 Tbs. olive oil. Allow to cool & dice into pieces.
• In a large pat, saute vegetables in remainder olive oil and butter until tender.
• Add garlic and broth.
• Bring to a boil and add chicken and seasonings.
• Simmer 15 minutes.
• Add Gnocchi’s and simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes.
• Serve topped with Parmesan Cheese.