Smoky Bacon Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 3 large carrots
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 1 cup cream
• 6 to 8 garlic cloves
• 8 to 10 slices smoked bacon
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 large onion
• 2 sticks celery
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
• 1 1/2 lbs skinless chicken breast, cubed
• additional cheese
• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 cups grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp fresh chopped rosemary
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 5 oz fresh baby spinach
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tbsp butter
• 1 lb gnocchi
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme