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Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup

A creamy and 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
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Gnocchi and Cheese
  • 1 pound gnocchi fresh or frozen
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Soup Base
  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. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
Cook Gnocchi
  1. Add the gnocchi to the simmering soup and cook according to package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes until they float to the top.
  2. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
Serve
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls, top with crispy bacon and sliced green onions. Serve hot.

Nutrition

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

Notes

For a thicker soup, you can add a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water) during the cooking process.

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