Description
A rich and creamy soup featuring tender gnocchi, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 6 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add diced onion and cook until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the gnocchi and cook according to package instructions until they float to the top.
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with crispy bacon and chopped green onions.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup, creamy soup, comfort food, gnocchi recipe