Heat a large soup pot over medium low heat.
Melt the nondairy butter, then add the celery, garlic, onion, and carrots.
Cook for 5 minutes, until the veggies soften.
Add the flour, one tablespoon at a time, stirring constantly so that it doesn’t burn. Cook for one minute. If it's really sticking to the bottom of the pan, move the pan off the heat and give it a splash of stock.
Salt and pepper the veggies, then add the thyme and stock. Bring the stock to a boil, then gently add your gnocchi, corn, and peas.
Cook until the gnocchi start to float, then taste for seasoning. Add salt and pepper to taste as needed.
Garnish each bowl with freshly cracked pepper and more fresh thyme leaves. Don't skip this step, it really is chef's kiss!