Description
Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This creamy, savory soup combines crispy bacon and melted cheddar cheese, creating a dish that warms your soul and ignites your taste buds. With fresh gnocchi and vibrant greens, it’s both hearty and satisfying. Ideal for family dinners or cozy gatherings, this soup will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup gnocchi (fresh or store-bought)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.
- Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in the bacon fat until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add chicken broth to the pot and bring to a simmer. Stir in gnocchi and cook until they float (about 3-4 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low and mix in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Add spinach or kale along with salt and pepper; stir until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Serve hot, garnished with crispy bacon on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg