Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 slices bacon
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 2 large carrots (peeled and sliced)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 16 ounces gnocchi
- 2 cups heavy cream or half-n-half
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
- dried thyme
- red chili flakes
Instructions
- Cook bacon until crispy; let drain on paper towels and cut into pieces.
- In a large pot, heat butter/olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and carrots until tender (10-15 minutes).
- Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in cream and seasonings; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently.
- Gradually add grated cheddar cheese until melted smoothly.
- Stir in gnocchi; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Finish with crispy bacon bits before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg