Description
A hearty and creamy soup featuring gnocchi, bacon, and cheddar cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the grease in the pot.
- Add olive oil to the pot and sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and milk, then bring to a simmer.
- Add the potato gnocchi and cook according to package instructions, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with the crispy bacon and fresh parsley.
Notes
For a thicker soup, add a slurry of cornstarch and water before adding the cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 18g