Work Week Lunch

1 In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium-high flame. Add sausage and cook until brown while breaking up the large pieces, 5-8 minutes. Once the sausage is almost done, add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 10 seconds.
2 While the sausage cooks, bring a pot of water to boil for your gnocchi.

3 Add onion and carrots into the pot with the sausage and cook until onion becomes translucent, 3-5 minutes. Add the salt, pepper, sage, thyme, mustard powder and paprika and mix. 
4 Add flour and mix, cooking for about 2 minutes to get rid of the raw flour taste. Slowly add broth 1 cup at a time, mixing until fully incorporated and bubbly between each addition. 
5 Cook gnocchi according to package instructions.

6 Add half and half to soup and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add spinach, stirring until wilted. Add cooked and drained gnocchi. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Serve with crusty bread or as is.