Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup
This Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup combines savory bacon and creamy cheddar for a deliciously hearty meal.
Equipment
- large pot
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
Bacon and Vegetables
- 8-10 slices Bacon
- 1 Tablespoon Butter or Olive Oil
- 1 large Onion (diced)
- 2 large Carrots (peeled and sliced)
Base Ingredients
- 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
Cream and Cheese
- 16 ounces Gnocchi
- 2 cups Heavy Cream or Half-n-Half
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Cook bacon. Set aside once cooled and 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.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add heavy cream or half-n-half and all spices. Let simmer until slightly reduced. Do not let it boil.
- Add the grated cheese in increments to prevent clumping. Let cheese melt completely. Stir in gnocchi and cook for 2 minutes. Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed.
- Add the bacon pieces. Serve with green onions, grated cheese, and bacon.
Notes
Bacon can be cooked in several ways. Cooking it in the oven at 400 degrees for 20-27 minutes is preferred for 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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