Description
Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This rich and creamy dish combines fluffy gnocchi, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese in a velvety broth that warms your soul. It’s an easy yet impressive recipe that will have everyone asking for seconds. Cozy up with a bowl of this delightful soup for a satisfying meal any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh gnocchi
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or frozen)
- Salt, pepper, and thyme to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic in the bacon fat until translucent.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream; stir and bring to a simmer.
- Add gnocchi to the bubbling broth and cook until they float (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in spinach until wilted, then add cheddar cheese until melted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and thyme; top with crispy bacon before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg