Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the bacon drippings, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent.
- Add broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in gnocchi and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Reduce heat, then stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper, then garnish with bacon bits and fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sauté some diced celery or carrots with the onion.
- Use pre-cooked bacon for quicker preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 1/4 cups)
- Calories: 520 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg