Description
A warm and comforting bacon cheddar gnocchi soup with rich flavors and creamy texture, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup diced onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 (16 oz) package fresh gnocchi
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- In the same pot, sautรฉ the diced onion and minced garlic in the rendered bacon fat until fragrant and translucent.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in heavy cream until well combined.
- Add the gnocchi to the pot and cook according to package instructions, about 3 minutes or until they float.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return crispy bacon to the pot and add spinach if desired. Serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
For a vegan option, replace bacon with smoked tempeh or mushrooms and use coconut milk instead of cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg