Description
Cozy Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup is a creamy delight loaded with pillowy gnocchi and crispy bacon—pure comfort in a bowl.
Ingredients
- Potato gnocchi
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Bacon, chopped
- Heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- Onion, diced
- Garlic, minced
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Butter
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley or chives
Instructions
- Cook chopped bacon in a large pot until crispy; remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter and sauté onion until soft.
- Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Pour in broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add gnocchi and cook until tender and floating.
- Stir in cream and shredded cheddar until melted and smooth.
- Finish with bacon, black pepper, and fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
- Garnish with additional cheese or herbs for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg