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Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup

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A creamy potato gnocchi soup with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and thyme.

Prep 00:15
Cook 00:25
Total 00:40
Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 oz bacon, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
  • 16 oz potato gnocchi
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1
    In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
  2. 2
    Add butter to the pot, followed by the diced onion and minced garlic. Saute until the onion becomes translucent.
  3. 3
    Stir in the flour and cook about 2 minutes to make a roux. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and half-and-half, ensuring there are no lumps.
  4. 4
    Bring to a gentle simmer. Add the potato gnocchi and cook about 5 minutes, until they float to the surface.
  5. 5
    Stir in the shredded cheddar, cooked bacon, thyme, salt, and pepper to taste.
  6. 6
    Simmer another 5 minutes, allowing the soup to thicken.
  7. 7
    Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Calories
420 kcal
Protein
0.0 g
Fat
0.0 g
Carbs
0.0 g

Recipe Attribution

Licensed under
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0