Description
This Beef Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup is a hearty delight that combines rich flavors to warm your soul. Tender gnocchi, savory beef bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese create a comforting dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Beef Bacon
- Ground Beef
- Gnocchi
- Cheddar Cheese
- Onions
- Garlic
- Spinach
- Beef Broth
- Salt
- Pepper
- Italian herbs
- Cream cheese (optional)
- Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- Hot sauce (optional)
- Cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- In a large pot, add diced beef bacon over medium heat. Cook until crispy, stirring occasionally, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
- In the same pot, add chopped onions and minced garlic to the bacon fat. Sauté until the onions are translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef to the pot. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula, about 5-6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, add the gnocchi and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 3-5 minutes or until the gnocchi float to the top.
- Stir in the spinach (or your chosen greens) and let it wilt for about 1-2 minutes, mixing everything together.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. If you prefer a creamier texture, add a splash of cream or cream cheese at this stage.
- Stir back in the crispy beef bacon and adjust seasonings to taste. Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: If you prefer a thicker soup, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry and stir it into the soup during the simmering stage. Adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce or a dash of hot sauce can enhance the depth of flavor. This soup can be made ahead of time, but the gnocchi may absorb some of the broth as it sits. Fresh herbs like parsley or chives make for a beautiful garnish.