Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup
Creamy Gnocchi Soup with Crispy Bacon and Cheddar Cheese. This Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup is flavorful and easy to make.
Equipment
- large pot
- baking sheet
Ingredients
Bacon and Seasoning
- 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
Preparation
- 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, reduce heat to medium-low and add heavy cream and all 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 cheese completely melt. Stir in gnocchi and cook for 2 minutes. Taste for seasonings and adjust as needed.
- Add the bacon pieces. Serve with green onions, grated cheese, and bacon.
Notes
The best way to cook bacon is in the oven at 400 degrees for 20-27 minutes or skillet over medium heat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg
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