Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup
A creamy, cheesy soup filled with pillowy soft gnocchi, crispy bacon bits, and hints of garlic and onion in every spoonful. Perfect for cozy fall evenings or hosting friends for dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- Thick-cut bacon
- Store-bought potato gnocchi or homemade gnocchi
- Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- Heavy cream
- Chicken broth
- Fresh garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced finely
- Unsalted butter
- All-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper
- Optional garnishes: fresh parsley or chives
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Melt the butter in the pot, then whisk in the flour until it forms a smooth paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture back to a gentle simmer.
- Toss in the gnocchi and let it cook for 3-5 minutes, or until tender and floating.
- Lower the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and fully incorporated.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve the soup topped with crispy bacon bits and optional parsley or chives.
Notes
[‘Don’t overcook the gnocchi—they’re done once they float to the top.’, ‘Use freshly grated cheese to avoid a grainy texture.’, ‘Save some bacon fat for added flavor in the soup base.’, ‘Once the cream is added, keep the heat low to avoid curdling.’, ‘If the soup feels too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or cream to thin it out.’, ‘Taste-test for seasoning before serving.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 28
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
Keywords: Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup, Fall Dinner, Comfort Food, Easy Soup Recipe, Cheesy Soup, Gnocchi Soup