Gnocchi Soup with Cheddar and Bacon
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 478kcal
Equipment
- Dutch oven optional
- cheese grater optional
- box grater optional
Ingredients
- ½ pound bacon cut into 1" pieces
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup peeled and diced carrots
- 2 tablespoons butter I use salted
- 6 cups chicken broth I recommend using low-sodium
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder or to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves lightly crushed
- 2 medium-size bay leaves
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes or to taste, lightly crushed
- 2 packages (16 ounces each) potato gnocchi
- 2½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Brown the bacon in the skillet over medium/high heat until cooked to your preferred crispness. Drain if needed.Add the carrots, onion, and celery to the skillet along with the bacon and 2 tablespoons of butter. Add ½ salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes to soften the vegetables slightly.
- Add the bacon and partially cooked vegetables in an even layer into the slow cooker, and set the heat to low.Pour the chicken broth into the cooker and add the garlic powder, thyme, chili flakes, bay leaves, and remaining salt and pepper.Add the gnocchi into the cooker and stir well to separate. Cover and cook for 4 hours.
- After 4 hours remove the lid and the spent bay leaves. Stir in the shredded cheese, half-and half, and the apple cider vinegar. Once the cheese has thoroughly melted, it's time to ladle into bowls and serve.
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Notes
Store covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
May be frozen. Store in an airtight freezer container or freezer bag. Label and date. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat on the stovetop or microwave (covered).
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 2294mg | Potassium: 381mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4450IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 415mg | Iron: 1mg
