Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup (Recipe for Printing)

Enjoy a warm bacon and cheddar gnocchi soup ideal for chilly evenings. Featuring savory bacon, creamy cheddar, and tender gnocchi. Save & click.

# What You Need:

→ Meat and Dairy

01 - 8 to 10 slices of bacon
02 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 2 cups heavy cream

→ Produce

04 - 1 large onion, diced
05 - 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced

→ Pantry

06 - 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
07 - 4 cups chicken broth
08 - 1-2 teaspoons salt
09 - 1 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 4 minced garlic cloves
11 - 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
13 - 16 ounces gnocchi

# How to Make It:

01 - Cook bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble, then set aside.
02 - In the same skillet, add butter or olive oil. Sauté diced onion and sliced carrots until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
03 - In a large pot, add chicken broth, sautéed vegetables, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dried thyme, and red chili flakes. Bring to a boil.
04 - Add gnocchi to boiling broth. Cook according to package instructions, approximately 3-4 minutes, until they float.
05 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and grated cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
06 - Crumble cooked bacon into the soup. Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of half-and-half. Ensure gnocchi are fully cooked before adding cream to prevent overcooking.