Gnocchi, Spinach, and Meatball Soup

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Ingredients

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