==== Ground beef vegetable soup with gnocchi ====

Source: [[https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/ground-beef-vegetable-soup-gnocchi]]

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=== Ingredients ===

  * 2 tsp olive oil
  * 1 lb ground chuck
  * 1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 3 cups)
  * 4 celery ribs, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
  * 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 4 tsp)
  * 28 oz can of whole, peeled plum tomatoes, drained
  * 2 tsp of dried oregano
  * 8 cups of low-sodium chicken broth
  * 12 oz package of gnocchi
  * 6 oz package of fresh spinach
  * 3 tsp of kosher salt
  * 1/8 tsp of black pepper
  * grated parmesan cheese, for serving

=== Instructions ===

  * Heat oil in large saucepan over high heat. Add beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned.
  * Add onion, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened. (~8 minutes).
  * Stir in tomatoes and oregano, breaking up tomatoes with wooden spoon.
  * Stir in broth and bring to boil.
  * Reduce heat to medium-low, and gently boil until vegetables are tender. (~8 minutes).
  * Add gnocchi, and cook until just tender. (~3 minutes).
  * Remove from heat. Stir in spinach, salt, and black pepper.
  * Sprinkle each serving with grated parmesan.