Description
Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days. This creamy soup features tender gnocchi, crispy bacon, and rich cheddar cheese, creating a deliciously warming dish that brings friends and family together. Perfect for cozy nights in or casual gatherings, it’s quick to prepare and absolutely delightful!
Ingredients
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- 8 oz thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 16 oz fresh gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Fresh thyme leaves (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove bacon but keep rendered fat.
- Sauté diced onion in the bacon fat until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer; add gnocchi and cook according to package instructions (about 2-3 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low; gradually stir in heavy cream followed by shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Return crispy bacon to the pot along with fresh thyme and black pepper. Let simmer briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg