Suzy Stocker

It’s mid October and we can finally turn off the air conditioning and open the windows wide! Lows are in the 60s at night and low 70s in the afternoons. A chill in the air (no matter how slight) is my sign to make more soup!! Not unlike a warm hug, soup is comfort, nourishment and warmth in a bowl. Interestingly enough, soup dates back to 6000 BC, where the main ingredient was hippopotamus!! 😐My soups are usually just a fridge dump and some creative finagling of ingredients, but this favorite of ours is definitely a planned meal. I start with a from scratch fresh chicken stock, half of which I use and half I freeze for the next soup. I add shredded chicken, sautéed veggies, a good quality gnocchi and fresh herbs. It’s just my simple old fashioned chicken soup with gnocchi instead of noodles or rice. Gnocchi makes the meal a bit more substantial, hearty and delicious. Served with my high protein seed bread, it is the perfect way to warm and satisfy the heart, stomach and the soul. 🥣

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