Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup
Creamy and flavorful Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup with crispy bacon and cheddar cheese, perfect for dinner.
Equipment
- large pot
Ingredients
- 8-10 slices Bacon
- 1 Tablespoon Butter or Olive Oil
- 1 large Onion (diced)
- 2 large Carrots (peeled and sliced)
- 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
- 16 ounces Gnocchi
- 2 cups Heavy Cream or Half-n-Half
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- Cook bacon. 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 or it may clump when the cheese is added.
- 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 seasonings and add more salt and pepper as needed.
- Add the bacon pieces. Serve with green onions, grated cheese, and bacon.
Notes
You can cook bacon in several different ways. I prefer to cook bacon in the oven. To cook bacon in the oven, heat the oven to 400 degrees. Line the baking sheet with 4 sheets of foil. Lay the bacon on the sheet and cook for 20-27 minutes or until desired crispiness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 1mg
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