Description
A creamy and comforting one-pot meal featuring bacon, cheddar cheese, and gnocchi.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (16-ounce) package potato gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the potato gnocchi and cook according to package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes, until they float to the top.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and dried thyme. Mix until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy.
- Add the fresh spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra bacon and cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Add vegetables like carrots or peas for extra nutrition and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg