Description
A warm and comforting soup featuring gnocchi, crispy bacon, and creamy cheddar, perfect for cozy dinners any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices Bacon
- 1 pound Ground Sausage
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 medium Carrots
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Flour
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 cup Cream
- 1 pound Gnocchi
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- Add butter to the pot along with diced onion and carrots. Cook until tender, then stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir. Cook for about a minute until it’s lightly golden, then add smoked paprika.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth, followed by milk and cream. Bring to a simmer, allowing it to thicken slightly.
- Add the ground sausage (cooked separately) and gnocchi, cooking until the gnocchi floats to the top (about 3-5 minutes).
- Remove from heat, stir in the cheddar cheese until melted, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with crispy bacon and sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Be mindful of gnocchi cooking time to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg