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Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup

Creamy Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup is an easy and delicious homemade soup, flavored with crispy bacon and cheddar cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Course Dinner, Soup
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • baking sheet
  • foil

Ingredients
  

Bacon and Vegetables

  • 8-10 slices Bacon
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter or Olive Oil
  • 1 large Onion, diced
  • 2 large Carrots, peeled and sliced into small pieces

Soup Base

  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1-2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or 4 cloves minced garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • ½-1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes

Pasta and Cream

  • 16 ounces Gnocchi
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream or Half-n-Half
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Cook bacon. Set aside. Once cooled, cut into small pieces.
  • Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the butter. Add onions and carrots and cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Add chicken broth and let simmer.
  • Once the vegetables are soft and tender, reduce heat to medium-low and add heavy cream and all of the spices. Let simmer until it starts to reduce slightly. DO NOT let it boil or it may clump when the cheese is added.
  • Add the grated cheese in increments so that it doesn't clump. Let the cheese completely melt. Stir in gnocchi and cook for 2 minutes. Taste for seasonings and add more salt and pepper as needed.
  • Add the bacon pieces. Serve with green onions, grated cheese, and bacon.

Notes

You can cook bacon in several ways, like in the oven at 400 degrees for 20-27 minutes for desired crispiness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
Keyword bacon cheddar gnocchi soup, bacon cheese gnocchi soup, gnocchi soup
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