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Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup

A creamy, hearty soup featuring tender gnocchi, crispy bacon, and rich cheddar cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Gnocchi and Cheese
  • 1 package gnocchi about 16 oz
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons chives chopped

Method
 

Cook Bacon
  1. In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
  2. Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Make Soup Base
  1. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  3. Add the heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine.
Add Gnocchi and Cheese
  1. Add the gnocchi to the pot and cook according to package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Once the gnocchi is cooked, stir in the cheddar and parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
Serve
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crispy bacon and chopped chives.
  2. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 18gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.

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