Turkey Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup – A Rich and Creamy Comfort Meal
Turkey Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup is the ultimate cozy dish that brings warmth to chilly evenings. This rich and creamy comfort meal combines the savory flavors of crispy turkey bacon with tender gnocchi and melty cheddar cheese. In just 30 minutes, you can create a delightful bowl of soup that’s perfect for family dinners, quick weeknight meals, or whenever you’re craving something hearty.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1–2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder (or 4 cloves minced garlic)
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- ½–1 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
- 16 oz gnocchi
- 2 cups heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- 1. Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy, then chop into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- 2. In a large pot, heat butter or olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and carrots; sauté until tender.
- 3. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and optional chili flakes.
- 4. Gradually stir in heavy cream or half-and-half followed by shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- 5. Add gnocchi; cook for about 2 minutes until soft.
- 6. Stir in chopped turkey bacon; adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 90mg