Beef Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup: Ultimate Creamy Comfort
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 slices beef bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 16 oz potato gnocchi
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Preparation Instructions:
- In a large pot, cook beef bacon over medium-low heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, keeping the fat in the pot.
- Sauté diced onion and sliced carrots in the rendered fat (add olive oil if needed) for 8-10 minutes until softened.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Add potato gnocchi and cook until they float (about 2-4 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low; stir in heavy cream gently for about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat; melt in cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Serve hot, garnished with crispy beef bacon bits and extra cheddar if desired.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg