Description
Creamy, Cheesy & Cozy Comfort Food
Get ready to wrap yourself in a bowl of comfort. This one-pot wonder is loaded with crispy bacon, melty cheddar, and pillowy-soft gnocchi — the kind of meal that hugs you from the inside out. It’s fast, hearty, and made to satisfy even the pickiest eaters. When the weather gets chilly, this soup brings the heat.
Ingredients
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 tbsp butter
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups whole milk or half-and-half
1 lb potato gnocchi
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
In a large pot, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Leave 1 tbsp bacon fat in the pot.
Add butter and sauté the onion until soft (about 3–4 minutes). Stir in garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
Sprinkle in flour, stirring constantly for 1–2 minutes to make a roux.
Slowly whisk in chicken broth, then add milk. Bring to a simmer.
Add gnocchi and cook until they float and become tender (about 3–5 minutes).
Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Return bacon to the pot, stir, and garnish with green onions or parsley if desired. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 480/Serving
- Sodium: 800/Serving
- Fat: 30/Serving
- Carbohydrates: 30/Serving
- Protein: 20/Serving