In a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat add the Italian sausage and 1 tablespoon of the avocado oil and cook until brown.
1 pound Italian sausage, 2 tablespoons avocado oil
Bring a pot of water to a boil.
Remove the sausage using the slotted spoon or spider skimmer add the onion, carrots, celery, and bay leaves. Cook until the onions and leeks are translucent, and the bay is fragrant, about 5-8 minutes. Add the garlic, thyme, and pepper, and cook for another minute.
½ cup onion, ½ cup celery, 1 tablespoon garlic, 1 tablespoon thyme, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 2 bay leaves, ½ cup carrot
Add the chicken broth and tomatoes to the vegetables along with the sausage. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cover. Cook for 15 minutes.
6 cups chicken broth, 28.5 ounce San Marzano tomatoes, 1 pound Italian sausage
While the soup is simmering, heat a pan with the remaining oil, cook the gnocchi according to package instructions in the water. Remove them from the water with a spider skimmer or slotted spoon when they float add to the pan and sauté until they get golden brown.
1 pound gnocchi, 2 tablespoons avocado oil
Add the gnocchi and spinach to the soup and serve.
8 ounces spinach