Gnocchi, Spinach, and Meatball Soup

Ingredients (23)

• + 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed add to pantry
• + 4 (32 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth add to pantry
• + 1 large yellow onion, diced add to pantry
• ✓ 4 cloves garlic, minced
• + 1 large bay leaf add to pantry
• + 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning add to pantry
• + ½ teaspoon sea salt add to pantry
• ✓ ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• + 1 carrot, shredded add to pantry
• + 2 cups thinly sliced escarole add to pantry
• + 2 (17.5 ounce) packages potato gnocchi add to pantry
• + 1 cup half-and-half add to pantry
• + 6 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves add to pantry
• + 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or Italian parsley add to pantry
• ✓ ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or more as needed for serving
• + 1 ¼ pounds ground beef add to pantry
• + 1 large egg, beaten add to pantry
• + ¼ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs add to pantry
• + 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated add to pantry
• + 1 teaspoon onion powder add to pantry
• + 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce add to pantry
• + ¾ teaspoon garlic salt add to pantry
• + ¼ teaspoon black pepper add to pantry