Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup
Creamy Gnocchi Soup with Crispy Bacon and Cheddar Cheese. This flavorful soup is easy to make and loved by everyone.
Equipment
- large pot
- baking sheet
- Skillet
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 in butter or olive oil 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 different ways. The preferred method is to cook it in the oven at 400 degrees for 20-27 minutes for desired crispiness or in a skillet over medium heat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1.5mg
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