"This Smoky Bacon Chicken Gnocchi Soup has smoked bacon bits and smoked paprika. Comforting and so delicious!..."
INGREDIENTS
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8 to 10 slices smoked bacon, diced
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3 tablespoons salted butter
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1 large onion, diced
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1 cup sliced or diced carrots
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2 celery stalks, diced
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1 tablespoon minced garlic from a jar, or fresh
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6 1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
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1 tablespoon fresh thyme
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1 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon pepper
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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2 cups skinless chicken breast or thighs, cubed
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1 pound gnocchi
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5 ounces fresh baby spinach
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2 cups whole milk
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1 cup half and half
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1 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
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2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
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additional cheese for serving
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warm bread, optional