Description
Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining rich flavors and creamy textures in one delicious bowl. This hearty soup features crispy bacon and sharp cheddar cheese, making it perfect for cozy nights at home or entertaining guests. With easy preparation and a blend of gnocchi, fresh spinach, and aromatic spices, this dish warms your heart with every spoonful. In just under an hour, you can enjoy a satisfying meal that’s as delightful to eat as it is simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices of bacon
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
- Fresh spinach
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a large pot until crispy; set aside.
- Sauté onion in the bacon grease until translucent, then add garlic.
- Stir in flour to create a roux; slowly whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
- Add cream, thyme, and smoked paprika; mix well.
- Cook gnocchi in the soup until they float.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté spinach separately and add to the soup along with reserved bacon.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg