– 2 tablespoons olive oil (I use extra-virgin olive oil) – 1 small yellow onion finely diced – 1/2 cup finely diced celery – 1/2 cup finely diced carrot – 3 garlic cloves (minced or pressed) – 1 carton (32 oz) chicken broth – 2 cups half and half – 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chunked) – 1 teaspoon dried thyme – ½ teaspoon dried parsley – ½ teaspoon kosher salt (or more to taste) – ¼ teaspoon black pepper – 1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi – 1 cup chopped fresh spinach – Freshly grated parmesan cheese