Description
A comforting, creamy soup combining the flavors of smoky bacon and sharp cheddar with tender gnocchi, perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6 oz thick-cut bacon (For smoky depth and salty punch)
- 1 medium onion, chopped (For natural sweetness and background flavor)
- 2 medium carrots, diced (Adds sweetness and color)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (Essential for flavor)
- 4 cups chicken broth (Base for the soup)
- 16 oz potato gnocchi (Hearty base; avoid overcooking)
- 1 cup heavy cream (For creamy finish)
- 8 oz sharp cheddar, shredded (Real cheese flavor)
- to taste salt and black pepper (Basic seasoning for flavor)
- pinch smoked paprika (Optional for depth of flavor)
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the bacon until crisp in a large pot, then move it to a plate, leaving a couple tablespoons of bacon fat in the pot.
- Add the chopped onion and diced carrots to the pot. Cook until they soften and start to smell sweet.
- Add minced garlic and seasonings, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the potato gnocchi and cook just until they float and feel tender.
- Turn the heat down low, stir in the heavy cream, and then slowly add the shredded cheddar while stirring continuously until melted.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper, then stir in most of the crispy bacon, reserving some for topping.
Serving
- Serve hot, optionally topping with additional cheddar and crispy bacon.
Notes
This soup can absorb liquid and thicken as it sits. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently, adding broth or milk to loosen if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
