Name: Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8–10 slices bacon, cooked and chopped; 1 tbsp butter or olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced; 4 cups chicken broth; 1-2 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder (or 4 cloves minced garlic); ¼ tsp dried thyme; ½-1 tsp red chili flakes (optional); 16 oz gnocchi; 2 cups heavy cream or half-and-half; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (medium or sharp)

Description

A rich and creamy comfort soup featuring crispy bacon and tender gnocchi.

Ingredients

8–10 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
1 tbsp butter or olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
4 cups chicken broth
1-2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder (or 4 cloves minced garlic)
¼ tsp dried thyme
½-1 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
16 oz gnocchi
2 cups heavy cream or half-and-half
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (medium or sharp)

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Instructions

Cook bacon until crispy, then chop and set aside.
In a large pot, heat butter or oil over medium heat.
Sauté onions and carrots in the pot until tender, about 5–7 minutes.
Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Stir in heavy cream, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and chili flakes, stirring continuously.
Add gnocchi, cooking for 2 minutes or until soft.
Stir in the chopped bacon and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve hot and enjoy the comforting flavors.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. Garnish with fresh herbs for a burst of flavor.