Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup: Indulgent Comfort in a Bowl
Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup – A Rich and Creamy Comfort Meal
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in gnocchi and cook until they float.
- Add cheese and heavy cream, stirring until smooth.
- Season with thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Serve with chopped bacon on top.
Notes
- The soup can be thickened with a cornstarch slurry if desired.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup, Comfort Meal, Creamy Soup