Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup
A creamy and delicious soup featuring crispy bacon and rich cheddar cheese, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 slices Bacon
- 1 large Onion, diced
- 2 large Carrots, peeled and sliced
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 to 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 4 Dried Thyme
- 1 2 Red Chili Flakes
- 16 ounces Gnocchi
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Once done, let it cool and chop it into small pieces. This adds a delightful crunch to your soup!
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt some butter. Add the diced onions and sliced carrots, cooking until they are tender, which should take about 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer. This is where the flavors start to meld together.
- Once the vegetables are soft, reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the heavy cream and all the spices, allowing it to simmer gently until it slightly reduces. Remember, avoid boiling to prevent clumping when adding cheese!
- Gradually add the grated cheddar cheese, stirring continuously until fully melted. The cheese will make your soup wonderfully creamy.
- Mix in the gnocchi and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Finally, stir in the crispy bacon pieces. Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped green onions, extra cheese, and bacon bits for that extra touch!
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute bacon with vegetarian bacon bits or omit it altogether.