Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic in bacon grease until softened.
- Add butter and cook until melted, then pour in chicken broth and milk bringing to a simmer.
- Add gnocchi and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted, then season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with crispy bacon and parsley.
Notes
For a thicker soup, add a splash of heavy cream or blend a portion of the soup. Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or kale for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg