Bacon Gnocchi Soup

Fight the winter blues with Creamy Gnocchi Soup with Bacon, a heartwarming dish made by simmering gnocchi, veggies, warming spices, and crispy bacon in a divine broth. It’s sure to become a new favorite for soup season!

📝 Ingredients

• 5 slices bacon (thick cut, chopped)
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin )
• 1/2 medium onion (minced)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced or grated)
• 3 medium carrots (peeled and diced)
• 2 stalks celery (diced)
• 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 4 cups bone broth (chicken broth or vegetable stock (use more for a more brothy soup))
• 1 pound potato gnocchi
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan ( or asiago cheese, plus more for topping)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook the 5 slices bacon in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes.
2. 2Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set on a paper towel lined plate to drain. Remove all but 1 TBSP bacon fat from the pot.
3. 3Add the 1 Tablespoon olive oil and ½ medium onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, until translucent. Add the 4 cloves garlic and cook about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
4. 4Add the 3 medium carrots, 2 stalks celery, 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 pinch red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
5. 5Add the 4 cups bone broth and 1 pound potato gnocchi to the pot. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.
6. 6Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. 7Add the 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, cooked bacon, and 1/2 cup grated parmesan. Stir and cook until heated through. Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste. Enjoy.