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I don’t care what you’re doing right now, even if you’re at work or giving birth to a human or driving your uber to the airpot – I need you to stop what you’re doing and go to Trader Joe’s to get their Cauliflower Gnocchi. Because it is LIFE CHANGING. Trader Joe’s has some of the best snacks around, but they have cruuuuuushed it by creating this gnocchi. I love it so damn much.
But can we also just rewind a bit and take a second to really think about all the people we trust in uber to drive us somewhere and not kill us? My uber drivers have been sketch AF lately. And they all smell really bad. I may not wash my hair for weeks at a time, but I wash my damn armpits. People should take notes from me. Actually, washing your hair weekly is important. Only take my notes when they include details about gnocchi.
So let’s talk about this gnocchi for a sec. Because, as I said before, it’s life changing. When you hit up Trader Joe’s, do yourself a favor and buy 4-5 bags. You can thank me later because you’ll probably want to eat the gnocchi every single night and going to the store is annoying. And then I’ll be pissed because I won’t be able to find the gnocchi anywhere. But you know what? It’s worth it if you’re making my recipes. And I promise you, you won’t be disappointed with this one.
But just a heads up – DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT follow the directions on the packaging. They are bullsh*t directions and you will end up with balls of goo for dinner and a dirty ass pan. And sure, the goo still tastes good, but it’s not quite the aesthetic appeal you’re looking for. I failed about 23879238i0 times trying to make these little gnocchi balls and it wasn’t until Michelle Tam from Nom Nom Paleo shared on her IG stories how to make it, that I was finally able to make the perfect gnocchi. I share all the helpful tips in this video above!
Speaking of grocery shopping, I finally made the grown up decision to start getting with the times and grocery shopping online. I already use Thrive Market monthly, but I normally grocery shop 4-5x per week, depending on how much I’m cooking for the blog that week. So cutting that down to maybe 1-2x per week would be lovely. I tried instacart last week when my face looked like I put it through a wood chipper after a profractional treatment, but it was hella expensive. Luckily many of my friends and PaleOMG readers recommended Amazon Prime Now which delivers groceries from Whole Foods for FREE!! And after hearing about my friend who has done it for 9 months and LOVES IT, I finally bit the bullet, downloaded the app and had my groceries delivered 2 hours later. I even told them to ring the doorbell and leave the groceries, Home Alone style, so I didn’t have to interact with the kind human at my doorstep. It even sends you step-by-step updates on your order and it’s delivery. It was magical. And I got an hour of my life back. And I’m sure everyone out there can agree that an extra hour in their day is pretty much the best. I got so much done in that one extra hour!!
I feel like grocery delivery services are a huge life hack for me. It saves me so much time and it’s actually saving me money but I’m not purchasing a ton of last minute impulse buys like cookies I’ve never seen or a dip that will make me gain 14 pounds in a week. So I have two questions for you –
- Have you tried grocery delivery services and what do you think of them?
- What other life hacks have you figured out lately that are saving you time and money?
Let’s life hack together!!
And my life hack tip for you today is to stop what you’re doing and go get 15 packs of gnocchi. Do it now!!
Instant Pot Creamy Gnocchi Soup
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
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1 package of Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi
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3 tablespoons ghee
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1lb hot ground Italian sausage
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32 ounces of chicken bone broth
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1 (16 ounce) bag of frozen cauliflower
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1 (14 ounce) can of garlic herb diced tomatoes
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2 garlic cloves, diced
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salt, to taste
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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1 bundle of kale, roughly chopped
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salt and black pepper
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fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the frozen gnocchi on a plate and into the microwave for 3 minutes, until soft. Pat with a paper towel to dry. Place a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add ghee and gnocchi. Cook for about 15 or so minutes, flipping halfway through. Once finished cooking and brown on both sides, sprinkle with salt.
- While the gnocchi cooks, place the basin in the 8 quart instant pot then press the sauté button on high. Add hot Italian sausage, break into pieces and cook until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add broth, cauliflower, tomatoes, garlic cloves and salt. Secure the lid of the instant pot, close off the pressure valve then press soup and press the down button to 10 minutes.
- Once the time goes off, release the pressure then remove the lid and use an immersion blender to blend all ingredients until creamy and smooth.
- Then add bell pepper and kale along with some salt and pepper. Seal the lid again, close off the pressure valve then press soup button and down to 10 minutes. Once finished, release the pressure valve then remove lid and add Italian sausage and gnocchi and mix to warm through.
- Top with extra black pepper and basil before serving.
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I have had this recipe saved on my phone since October… took a few times to TJ before they had the gnocchi. I waited 45 min when the truck came in and snagged 10 bags! Then the holidays hit and we had 16 people staying with us… I finally made this for dinner tonight but left out the Kale. Mine had expired on dec 26th oops.
It was fantastic! We will definitely have it again!
nice work haha!! i always grab 4 bags every time i go there! glad you liked the recipe Bridget!
I have been to TJs a half dozen times as they are always sold out of the gnocchi… but I did try this recipe with a mix of capellos gnocchi and a Gf gnocchi from my local grocery store and it worked great.
Also, i don’t have an immersion blender so I got steam-able cauliflower and made it in my microwave and used my vitamin to blend and heat the cauliflower and tomatoes first and then put it in the instapot. It worked great that way as well. Taste was amazing!
that’s so sad!! mine ALWAYS has it but maybe that’s because i’m going to the store at weird times during the weekdays. but i’m glad the recipe still worked out!
So, I got the Ghee and Cauliflower Gnocchi and followed that portion of your recipe and OMG! My husband actually asked it to be placed on our normal cycle! thanks for promoting it and providing an easy and accurate recipe to follow. I added it as a side to your Mango Salsa Chicken… so good! I bought two bags of the gnocchi so the next bag I have to decide which of your recipes to try next. thanks a million!
so glad you liked the recipe Jessica!
If cooking in the crock pot, how long should I wait until I put the kale in? I was thinking of cooking the tomatoes and cauliflower on the stove until soft and then blend that part? I don’t have an instant pot so figuring out the recipes kind of backwards is really hard! I’ve bee looking at this recipe for EVER but I don’t know how to make it in the crockpot. Help!!
oh man, i really have no clue since i haven’t made it in a crockpot. the cooking time is so different so it’s hard to say
Well, this was amazing! Even missing half of the gnocchi which I ate while the soup was cooking on the stove ???? so damn good! And now I need to brave TJ’s again since my gnocchi stash is out and the addiction is real. Thanks for another winner, Juli!
so glad you liked it beth!!
This recipe is AMAZING! I was so excited to find a recipe that included TJ’s cauliflower gnocchi. I loved the idea of it, but just didn’t know what to DO with it! I made this soup and took it to work all week. I was excited for lunch every day. Thanks so much, Julie!
glad you loved the recipe Emily!
I made this tonight, but with Cappellos gnocchi and mild Italian sausage, and it is soooo good! Thank you! Your recipes are always spot on, Juli!
woot woot!! so glad you liked it nicole!
Made this today and loving it – will definitely be in the regular rotation. You’re one of my favorite bloggers – thanks for sharing such great recipes every week 🙂
glad to hear it!! and thank you for the love!
This was so good. I added a little paprika for some more spice but this recipe is a keeper. I will definitely be making this again.
glad you liked it denise!
Hi Juli! I just made this recipe (without instapot)- totally works and totally delicious. I have never even made any recipe with the cauliflower gnocchi and this recipe got me to try something new!! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. I will be making it again
glad you liked it Mags!