Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup. Perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings, this rich and creamy soup combines crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and tender gnocchi into a deliciously satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices of bacon
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
- Fresh spinach
Instructions
- Cook chopped bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy; remove and set aside.
- Sauté diced onion in the bacon grease until translucent; add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in flour to form a roux, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream, thyme, and smoked paprika.
- Add gnocchi; cook until they float (3-5 minutes).
- Reduce heat and mix in shredded cheddar until melted; season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté spinach in olive oil until wilted; add to soup along with cooked bacon.
- Serve hot, garnished with reserved bacon if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg