Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup
A creamy, cheesy, and hearty soup featuring smoky bacon, sharp cheddar, and pillowy gnocchi—perfect for cozy fall evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 16 oz gnocchi
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 tbsp flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Place chopped bacon in a large pot over medium heat. Cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered bacon fat in the pot.
- Add butter to the pot with the bacon fat and melt over medium heat. Stir in diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over the veggies and stir until combined. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
- Slowly pour in chicken broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Add heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Stir in the gnocchi and cook for 3-5 minutes or until they float to the top, indicating they’re done.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in shredded cheddar cheese, a handful at a time, until melted and smooth.
- Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed.
- Ladle soup into bowls and top with crispy bacon and parsley (optional).
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free gnocchi and a gluten-free flour blend. Adjust the thickness of the soup by adding more broth or cream if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 30
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Protein: 15
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