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Creamy Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup Perfection

This creamy and flavorful soup features pillowy gnocchi, smoky bacon, and melted cheddar cheese, creating a delightful and comforting dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb potato gnocchi
  • 6 slices of bacon, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 3 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups of heavy cream
  • 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp of dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • Spoon
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pot, leaving the bacon fat behind.
  2. Add the diced onion to the bacon fat and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the broth and heavy cream, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Add the gnocchi and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the gnocchi are tender.
  6. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
  7. Season with dried thyme, salt, and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve the Creamy Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup hot, garnished with the reserved crispy bacon pieces.

Notes

For best results, cook the bacon until crispy and reserve the bacon fat to sauté the onions and garlic. This helps to develop the smoky and savory flavors in the soup. The key to achieving a creamy and smooth texture is to gradually stir in the cheddar cheese over low heat, allowing it to melt and incorporate seamlessly into the broth and cream.