Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup
Creamy Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup is a flavorful, easy homemade soup that everyone loves.
Equipment
- Large pot
Ingredients
- 8-10 slices Bacon
- 1 tablespoon Butter or Olive Oil
- 1 large Onion (diced)
- 2 large Carrots (peeled and sliced into small pieces)
- 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 or half-n-half 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 ways. I prefer to cook bacon in the oven at 400 degrees for 20-27 minutes or until desired crispiness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 557kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 20gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 1736mgPotassium: 349mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4740IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 393mgIron: 3mg
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