Turkey Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup
Turkey Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup is the perfect cozy dish to warm you up on chilly evenings. This rich and creamy soup features crispy turkey bacon, tender gnocchi, and a generous helping of cheddar cheese simmered in a flavorful chicken broth. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an easy recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a comforting meal your family will love. Whether served as a main dish or an appetizer, this savory soup brings comfort to any table and is sure to impress with its deliciously hearty flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 16 oz gnocchi
- 2 cups heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then chop and set aside.
- Sauté diced onion and sliced carrots in butter or olive oil until tender.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream, salt, black pepper, garlic powder (or minced garlic), thyme, red chili flakes (if desired), and cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Add gnocchi; cook for about 2 minutes or until tender.
- Stir in the chopped turkey bacon; adjust seasoning as necessary before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg