Slow Cooker Creamy Turkey Gnocchi Soup

Ingredience

Here’s what you need:

1 lb ground turkey

12-16 oz gnocchi

2 medium carrots, diced

1 yellow onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

5 cups chicken stock

5 tbsp tomato paste

1 cup whole milk whisked with 1-2 tbsp cornstarch (or heavy cream omit the cornstarch)

1 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp ground fennel

1/2 tsp thyme

2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1 pinch red pepper flakes

3-4 cups spinach

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Bring a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, onion, turkey, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper and cook until turkey is browned. Add in the garlic and cook 2-3 minutes more then stir in the tomato paste. Transfer skillet contents to the slow cooker. Add carrots, spices, remaining 1 tsp salt and broth. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours. About 30 minutes from being done, stir in the cream or milk mixture then add the gnocchi, parmesan and spinach. Top with fresh black pepper and grated parmesan cheese!