Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup
Creamy Gnocchi Soup with Crispy Bacon and Cheddar Cheese, a flavorful and easy recipe everyone loves.
Equipment
- large pot
Ingredients
Bacon and Vegetables
- 8-10 slices Bacon
- 1 tablespoon Butter or Olive Oil
- 1 large Onion diced
- 2 large Carrots peeled and sliced into small pieces
Soup Base
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 1-2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or 4 cloves minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon Dried Thyme
- ½-1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes
Gnocchi and Dairy
- 16 ounces Gnocchi
- 2 cups Heavy Cream or Half-n-Half
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Cook bacon and set aside. Once cooled, cut into small pieces.
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the butter. Add onions and carrots and cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Add chicken broth and let simmer.
- Once the vegetables are soft and tender, reduce heat to medium-low and add heavy cream and all of the spices. Let simmer until it starts to reduce slightly. DO NOT let it boil.
- Add the grated cheese in increments so that it doesn't clump. Let the cheese completely melt. Stir in gnocchi and cook for 2 minutes. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
- Add the bacon pieces. Serve with green onions, grated cheese, and bacon.
Notes
Best way to cook bacon is in the oven. Preheat to 400°F and cook for 20-27 minutes for desired crispiness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
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