Homemade Chicken & Gnocchi Soup

Homemade Chicken & Gnocchi Soup

 Ingredients you'll need:

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

4 tablespoons butter

4 tablespoons flour

1 quart of half & half

1/2 cup celery, finely chopped

1 cup onion, finely chopped

2 minced garlic cloves

14 ounces of Organic Chicken Broth

1 cup carrots, finely shredded

1 cup all natural chicken breast, cooked and diced

1 cup spinach coarsely chopped

1 package gnocchi, cooked

1/2 teaspoon thyme

1/2 teaspoon parsley

What you do:

Start by sauting the onion, celery and garlic in the butter and olive oil over medium heat until the onion becomes clear. Add the flour and make a roux. Let the butter and flour mixture cook for around a minute. Then stir in the quart of half and half into the butter and flour mixture.

Cook the gnocchi according to the directions on the packaging.

Add the carrots and chicken to the roux. Once the mixture has thickened, add the chicken broth. Once the mixture becomes thick again you'll want to add the cooked gnocchi, spinach and seasonings. Simmer until the soap is heated all the way through.

Serve with breadsticks or garlic bread... Enjoy!!  

White Bean Chicken Chili

 White Bean Chicken Chili

What you will need:
2 lb chicken cooked and either shredded or cubed (leftover roisterer chicken works the best)
2 cans cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
2 cans butter beans (rinsed and drained)
 4 cups chicken broth (I use low sodium and Organic)
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup water
1 tablespoon oregano
1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons parsley
1 tablespoon lemon pepper

Toppings:
Shredded cheddar cheese
sour cream
fresh parsley
green onions chopped

What you will do:
If chicken is not cooked start by cooking your chicken until it is no longer pink and cooked through.
Add everything to your crock pot and allow to cook on low for 4-5 hours. Serve the chili with your favorite toppings I listed a few suggestions above and serve with corn bread.

ENJOY!! 

Homemade Sausage Gravy

 Homemade Sausage Gravy

What You Need:
1 lb sausage (I use mild or Turkey)
 2 tablespoons flour (do not level)
2 cups milk
salt and pepper to taste


What You Do:
In a large skillet cook and crumble your sausage, drain off all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings(grease). Add the flour, salt, pepper and mix. It will look almost like a paste. Slowly add the milk while stirring and continue to slowly stir until the gravy thickens. Serve over warm biscuits.

ENJOY!!