Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup – Creamy, Cheesy & Cozy Comfort Food
A rich and creamy bacon cheddar gnocchi soup perfect for chilly nights. Loaded with smoky bacon, pillowy gnocchi, and melty cheddar cheese — pure comfort in a bowl!
Ingredients
- INGREDIENTS
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon chopped (225 g)
- 2 tbsp butter 30 g
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour 25 g
- 4 cups chicken broth 960 ml
- 1 cup heavy cream 240 ml
- 16 oz potato gnocchi 450 g
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded (200 g)
- 2 green onions sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- INSTRUCTIONS
- Cook chopped bacon in a large pot until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Melt butter in the same pot, add garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in flour to make a roux and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add gnocchi and cook for 4–5 minutes until tender.
- Stir in heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and bacon. Mix until creamy.
- Season to taste and serve hot, garnished with green onions.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheddar for smooth melting. For a lighter version, swap heavy cream for half-and-half. Serve with garlic bread rolls for the ultimate comfort meal.