SPAM® and Gnocchi Soup

Ingredients

• 1 (340g) can SPAM® Classic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and shredded
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 (455g) package mini potato gnocchi
• 1 (145g) package baby spinach leaves
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp cold water
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper

Directions

1. Place olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, garlic and carrots into the hot oil. Cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the SPAM® and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
3. Stir gnocchi into the simmering soup and cook until they begin to float, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook until it is wilted, about 3 minutes.
4. In small bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Add the cornstarch and half-and-half into simmering soup.
5. Cook until soup thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.