Description
Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth on chilly evenings. This rich and creamy dish combines fluffy potato gnocchi, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese in a savory broth, creating a delightful harmony of flavors. It’s easy to make and perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Customize it with your favorite vegetables for an extra nutritional boost, making it a versatile favorite everyone will love.
Ingredients
- Thick-cut bacon
- Fresh or frozen gnocchi
- Onion
- Garlic
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Fresh spinach
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook six slices of thick-cut bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- Add one finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in three minced garlic cloves for an additional minute.
- Pour in four cups of low-sodium chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add one pound of gnocchi; cook for about 2 minutes until they float.
- Reduce heat and mix in one cup of heavy cream and two cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese until fully melted.
- Stir in two cups of fresh spinach until wilted.
- Serve hot, garnished with crumbled bacon and extra cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg