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Creamy Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup

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A rich and creamy soup featuring smoky bacon, sharp cheddar, and pillowy gnocchi, perfect for cozy evenings or hearty meals.

Ingredients

  • Thick-cut bacon
  • Fresh gnocchi
  • Sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • Low-sodium chicken broth
  • Heavy cream
  • Fresh minced garlic
  • Finely chopped onion
  • Unsalted butter
  • All-purpose flour
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Optional: Chopped spinach or kale
  • Optional: Red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon: Heat your pot over medium heat and add the chopped bacon. Cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pot.
  2. Sauté the vegetables: Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Make the roux: Add the butter to the pot and let it melt. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a smooth paste.
  4. Add broth and cream: Gradually pour in the chicken broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Add the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  5. Add gnocchi: Stir in the gnocchi and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until they are tender and start to float.
  6. Add cheese: Lower the heat and stir in the grated cheddar cheese until melted and fully incorporated into the soup.
  7. Season: Add salt and pepper to taste, along with any optional seasonings like red pepper flakes.
  8. Finish: Stir in the crispy bacon, reserving a small amount for garnish.
  9. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the reserved bacon and additional cheddar cheese if desired.

Notes

[‘Whisking the butter and flour together ensures your soup thickens perfectly without any lumps.’, ‘Use freshly grated cheese for a velvety finish.’, ‘Avoid boiling the soup after adding the cream to prevent separation.’, ‘Customize the texture by adjusting the amount of flour or broth.’, ‘Prep ingredients ahead of time to save effort during cooking.’]

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Keywords: bacon soup, cheddar soup, gnocchi soup, creamy soup, comfort food, easy soup recipe

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