Name: Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8-10 slices bacon, cooked and chopped; 1 tbsp butter or olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced; 4 cups chicken broth; 1-2 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder (or 4 cloves minced garlic); ¼ tsp dried thyme; ½-1 tsp red chili flakes (optional); 16 oz gnocchi; 2 cups heavy cream or half-and-half; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (medium or sharp)

Description

A rich and creamy comfort meal filled with the delightful flavors of bacon, cheddar, and gnocchi.

Ingredients

8-10 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
1 tbsp butter or olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
4 cups chicken broth
1-2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder (or 4 cloves minced garlic)
¼ tsp dried thyme
½-1 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
16 oz gnocchi
2 cups heavy cream or half-and-half
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (medium or sharp)

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Instructions

Cook bacon until crispy, then chop and set aside.
In a large pot, heat butter or oil and sauté onions and carrots until tender.
Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Stir in heavy cream, seasoning, and shredded cheese, stirring continuously until creamy.
Add gnocchi and cook for 2 minutes or until soft.
Stir in bacon, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.

Notes

For added freshness, use fresh basil. If storing, allow the soup to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American