Name: Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped; 1 tbsp olive oil (as needed); 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced; 2 ribs celery, finely diced; 3–4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp dried thyme (or 2 tsp fresh); 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional); 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth; 1 cup milk (2% or whole); 1/2 cup half-and-half; 1 lb potato gnocchi; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar, plus more for topping; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream; 2 cups baby spinach (optional); 2 tbsp chopped chives or green onions; Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

Description

Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup is a creamy, smoky one-pot wonder with pillowy potato gnocchi, crisp bacon, and sharp cheddar. Weeknight-easy, wildly cozy, and perfect for fall.

Ingredients

Scale

6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil (as needed)
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
2 ribs celery, finely diced
3–4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried thyme (or 2 tsp fresh)
1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup milk (2% or whole)
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 lb potato gnocchi
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar, plus more for topping
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
2 cups baby spinach (optional)
2 tbsp chopped chives or green onions
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Cook bacon in a heavy pot over medium heat until crisp, 6–8 minutes; transfer to a paper towel plate, keep 1–2 tbsp bacon fat in pot.

2. Add onion and celery; sauté 4–5 minutes. Stir in garlic, thyme, and smoked paprika; cook 30 seconds.

3. Add broth, milk, and half-and-half; bring to a gentle simmer. Season lightly.

4. Add gnocchi; simmer 3–4 minutes until they float and soup thickens slightly.

5. Reduce heat to low; stir in cheddar in handfuls until melted and glossy.

6. Off heat, stir in Greek yogurt or sour cream, spinach (if using), chives, and most bacon.

7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve topped with extra cheddar, bacon, and chives.

Notes

Slow cooker: Sauté bacon and aromatics first; LOW 3–4 hrs. Add gnocchi for last 20–30 min. Finish with cheese and yogurt off heat.

Pressure cooker: 3 min High; quick release. Add gnocchi on Sauté 2–3 min; finish with cheese/yogurt.

To freeze: Freeze base without gnocchi/cheese/yogurt up to 2 months; add them after reheating.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 420
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 930mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 60mg

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