Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with a bowl of Turkey Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup – A Rich and Creamy Comfort Meal. This delightful dish features a luscious blend of crispy turkey bacon, melty cheddar cheese, and tender gnocchi simmered in a savory chicken broth. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal option for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. With wholesome ingredients and comfort in every bite, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 slices turkey bacon
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 16 oz gnocchi
- 2 cups heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1–2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder (or 4 cloves minced garlic)
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- ½–1 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the turkey bacon in a large pot until crispy, then chop and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onion and sliced carrots in butter or olive oil until tender (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Stir in heavy cream, seasonings, and shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Add gnocchi and cook for about 2 minutes until tender.
- Finally, stir in the reserved turkey bacon pieces and adjust seasoning before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg