Irresistible Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup
A creamy, cheesy soup loaded with smoky bacon and pillowy gnocchi, perfect for cozy fall evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Thick-cut bacon
- Store-bought or homemade gnocchi
- Freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Unsalted butter
- All-purpose flour
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Minced garlic
- Diced onion
- Carrot
- Celery
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Slice the bacon into small pieces and cook in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the grease in the pot.
- Add diced onion, carrot, celery, and garlic to the pot. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in butter and let it melt. Gradually whisk in flour, cooking for 2–3 minutes to eliminate the raw taste.
- Slowly pour in chicken broth, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the gnocchi to the pot and cook for 5–6 minutes until tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until the cheese is fully melted and the soup is creamy.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, top with crispy bacon, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a lighter option, use turkey bacon or half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Customize garnishes with green onions or extra cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
Keywords: Bacon, Cheddar, Gnocchi, Soup, Fall Recipe, Comfort Food