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Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup
Creamy Gnocchi Soup with Crispy Bacon and Cheddar Cheese. This is one of the most flavorful, easy homemade soups to make. Everyone loves this soup recipe!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 557 kcal
Course:
Soup , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 8-10 lices Bacon
- 1 Tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 2 large carrots (peeled and sliced into small pieces)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 to 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 4 cloves minced garlic)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 16 ounces gnocchi
- 2 cups Heavy Cream or Half-n-Half
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook bacon. I list suggestions below on best ways to cook the bacon. Set aside. Once cooled, cut into small pieces.
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the butter. Add onions and carrots in butter or olive oil and cook until until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Add chicken broth and let simmer.
- Once the vegetables are soft and tender, reduce heat to medium-low and add heavy cream of half-n-half and all of the spices. Let simmer until it starts to reduce slightly. DO NOT let it boil or it may clump when the cheese is added.
- Add the grated cheese in increments so that it doesn't clump. Let the cheese completely melt. Stir in gnocchi and cook for 2 minutes. Taste for seasonings and add more salt and pepper as needed.
- Add the bacon pieces. Serve with green onions, grated cheese, and bacon.
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Notes
- What is the best way to cook bacon?
- You can cook bacon in several different ways. I prefer to cook bacon in the oven. To cook bacon in the oven, heat the over to 400 degrees. Line the baking sheet with 4 sheets of foil. Lay the bacon on the sheet and cook for 20-27 minutes or until desired crispiness. I usually cook my bacon for 25-27 minutes. Place on a paper towel lined plate.You can also cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat.
Nutrition Information
Calories
557kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
88mg
(29%)
Sodium
1736mg
(72%)
Potassium
349mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
4740IU
(95%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
393mg
(39%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 557
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 557kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1736mg | 72% |
| Potassium | 349mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 4740IU | 95% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 393mg | 39% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.