Cheddar Gnocchi Soup – A Rich and Creamy Comfort Meal
Warm up your evenings with this delectable Cheddar Gnocchi Soup – a rich and creamy comfort meal that brings together the delightful flavors of tender gnocchi, savory chicken, and melted cheddar cheese. This satisfying dish is not only quick to prepare in just 30 minutes but also perfect for chilly nights or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp 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
- Optional: cooked turkey bacon or sautéed mushrooms
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat butter or olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onions and sliced carrots until tender.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder (or minced garlic), thyme, and red chili flakes if desired.
- Stir in heavy cream (or half-and-half) and shredded cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Add gnocchi and cook according to package instructions until soft.
- If using turkey bacon or mushrooms, stir them in now. Adjust seasonings if needed.
- Serve hot with fresh parsley or croutons on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg