Grammy's Gnocchi Soup - Big Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 6 carrots, chopped
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• fennel seeds, to taste
• red pepper flakes, to taste
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons salted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, plus more, to taste
• 5 cups kale, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups canned coconut milk, can substitute heavy cream or whole milk
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 (16-ounce) package potato gnocchi