Description
Indulge in the warmth of this creamy turkey Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup, a delightful twist on traditional comfort food. With its rich flavors, this soup combines crispy turkey bacon and gooey cheddar cheese to create a satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick and easy recipe takes only 38 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for cozy dinners or lunch gatherings. The luscious texture of heavy cream mingling with tender gnocchi creates a heartwarming dish that’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 slices turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 2 large carrots (peeled and sliced)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1–2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 4 cloves minced garlic)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2–1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 16 ounces gnocchi
- 2 cups heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Chop turkey bacon and cook in a large pot with melted butter over medium heat until crispy.
- Add diced onion and sliced carrots; sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in chicken broth, salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and red chili flakes; bring to a gentle boil.
- Add gnocchi; cook according to package instructions until they float (about 2–3 minutes).
- Lower heat; stir in cream and cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or garnished with extra cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 65mg