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“Cooking for people is an enormously significant expression of generosity and soulfulness, and entertaining is a way to be both generous and creative. You’re sharing your life with people. Of course, it’s also an expression of your own need for approval and applause. Nothing wrong with that.” – Ted Allen
We just love soups! Really, we love any type of comfort food. One of my favorite types of pasta is Gnocchi, and when I saw this recipe, I knew I had to make my own version of it. I often see yummy recipes and then adjust them to make them my own suited to my family’s preferences.
The first time I had Gnocchi was from a co-vendor during my market vendor days. If you are in or around the Metro Detroit area, then you may have heard of Tracinas. They are by far the best I’ve ever eaten. You can find them at several farmers markets, and in some stores. Check out their website to see if there is a location near you!
Now let’s get rolling with this super yummy & easy to make soup recipe. Be sure to let me know what you think of it, and tell me what your favorite soup is. I love to hear your feedback. Enjoy friends!
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Ingredients: Yields 4~ 2 cup servings
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into bite sized chunks~ about 1 ½ to 2 pounds 48 ounces or 6 cups chicken broth 1- 8 ounce package of Gnocchi 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 cup celery, diced 1 cup carrots, cut into ¼ inch coins 1 cup frozen peas 1 cup shallots, diced 1 cup fresh spinach ½ cup diced Heirloom tomatoes or 1~ 8 ounce can of diced tomatoes 2 fresh garlic cloves minced OR 2 tsp jarred 2 TBSP white all purpose flour 1 tsp pink Himalayan salt ½ tsp fresh ground pepper 2 tsp Italian seasoning 2 tsp fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried
Watch the final steps to preparing this super delicious Creamy Chicken & Vegetable Gnocchi Soup.
1. In a large stock pot, heat ½ the butter and ½ the oil; add all vegetables and sauté for about 5-7 minutes; add garlic and seasonings; blend well and sauté for an additional minute.
2. In a separate skillet, add the other half of the butter and oil; heat and add chunked chicken; cook on medium heat for about 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned on all sides. Do not fully cook.
3. When chicken is done, add to the vegetable mixture; mix until well blended.
4. In a cup, take 1 cup of the broth and whisk flour into it until there are no lumps; add to chicken and vegetable mixture with remaining broth and cream; bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer and cook for half an hour.
5. Add spinach and gnocchi; cook according to package instructions.
Serve with a salad and garlic bread!
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“You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces, just good food from fresh ingredients.” – Julia Child
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“Growing your own food may be one of the most powerful steps you can take for the health of yourself, your family, and your planet.” ― Lindsay Oberst (foodrevolution.org)
Our Favorite Recipes
Ingredients:
2.5 pounds beef short ribs 3 small heads baby Bok choy 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves fresh garlic minced OR 2 tsp jarred 3 cups quartered / chunked baby heirloom potatoes 2 cups coined carrots & parsnips mixed evenly ½ cup diced red onion 1 TBSP minced fresh parsley OR 1 tsp dried 2 cups cremini mushrooms, halved 1- 32 ounce container of beef broth ½ tsp Montreal steak spice ½ TBSP seasoned garlic salt
Choose to serve with either homemade dumplings, pour over cooked Basmati rice, or add some extra wide Amish egg noodles! Either of them will be delicious!
Pro Tip: Have an extra container of broth for the leftovers as the broth will get absorbed by either of the dumplings, rice or noodles!
1. Cut short ribs in ⅓’s
Pro Tip: Cut each short rib into thirds to easily remove the small round bone. You can also cut into chunks and use for beef stew- Just add 2 TBSP white flour to a cup of the broth, whisk & add!
2. Wash & cut all veggies.
3. In a crockpot layer ingredients; short ribs, potatoes, Bok choy, carrots & parsnips, onions, garlic, parsley, & mushrooms.
4. Pour broth and olive oil over mixture & stir to mix.
5. Next, put seasonings on top and pour broth over.
6. Cook on high for 5 to 6 hours.
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“Comfort food is the food that makes us feel good – satisfied, calm, cared for, and carefree. It’s food that fills us up emotionally and physically. … Finding comfort in food is a basic human experience.” – Ellie Krieger
Our Favorite Recipes
1- 5 pack of Italian Brats- Mild or Hot OR 1 pound ground spicy Italian Sausage ½ cup diced red onion 2 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 cup milk 1 TBSP white all purpose flour 4 cups chicken broth 3 medium potatoes, cubed 1 tsp. Salt 1 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 3 cups chopped kale
Pro Tip: This recipe is super easy to make vegetarian! Simply take out the meat & add a 5 Cheese Tortellini!
Add any other veggies you enjoy as well!
1. Cut brats into 1” coins.
2.Brown Sausage & onion in oil.
Pro Tip: Meat alternatives include either ground beef or pork. You can add a 5 cheese tortellini with the meat as well!
3. Destem kale & chop
4. Cube potatoes; place in a bowl of cold water and set aside.
Pro Tip: Use a French fry cutter to get perfect sized cubes. See my Cheddar Chowder blog for how-to!
5. Blend the flour in 1 cup of broth; Combine the broth and cream in a saucepan; bring to a boil; add broth/flour mixture and whisk until thickened.
6. Add cubed potatoes, the browned sausage, and the kale.
7. Stir in the spices and let soup simmer for about 2 hours. Stir occasionally.
Pro Tip: For every additional cup of additional items add 1 cup broth and mix 1/2 tsp of flour in a half cup of milk.
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“Growing your own food may be one of the most powerful steps you can take for the health of yourself, your family, and your planet.” ― Lindsay Oberst (foodrevolution.org)
Our Favorite Recipes
It’s time for comfort foods, and soup is one of those foods we all love during these colder days of fall & winter!
This is by far one of my family’s favorite soups. It is very rich & hardy and the meat can be substituted or even illuminated for my vegetarian friends!
Ingredients:
1 pound ground pork, beef, or chicken 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced OR 2 tsp jarred 2 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tsp pink Himalayan salt 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper ¼ cup butter 2 cups potatoes, cubed 2 cups carrots, cut into ¼ inch coins ½ cup minced red onion ½ cup diced celery 2 cups Velveeta type cheese 2 cups milk 2 cups water ¼ cup white all purpose flour
I generally prefer to purchase my meat from local farmers, but when I’m in a pinch I am thrilled I can purchase Heritage Breed pork from the grocery store. I buy this at Kroger’s!
1. In a large skillet, fry your meat in the olive oil; add garlic, salt & pepper; cook on medium heat until fully cooked & crumbly; when done drain off any excess grease.
2. While meat is cooking, cut all veggies; In a large pot melt butter; add potatoes, carrots, onions, & celery; cook on medium heat for 10 minutes until veggies are fork tender.
Pro Tip: I always try to use Heirloom veggies.. they are just so much more flavorful!
3. When veggies are cooked, add meat and all other ingredients EXCEPT water and flour; bring to a low boil.
4. In the meantime, add flour to water & whisk; Once soup mixture comes to a boil, whisk the water & flour mixture in, stirring until no clumps are visible; stir until thickened; turn down the heat to low and cook for 45 minutes to an hour until veggies are soft.
Pro Tip: Always whisk your flour in cool liquid and then add to your hot liquid. This eliminates clumps!
Pro Tip: I use my French fry cutter for recipes that call for cubed potatoes. This is a handy kitchen gadget and helps keep the potatoes uniform in size, therefore cooking more evenly. First cut off one end of the potato making a ‘flat’ end; stand up on that end and carefully push the cutter down; you will need to cut them into the cubes once cut lengthwise, but it still saves time!
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