Creamy Bacon Gnocchi Soup

It's creamy, it's dreamy, it's perfect for this cold season!!

🥓 Creamy Bacon Gnocchi Soup

Ingredients

Bacon + Roux

• 10–12 bacon slices

• 3 tbsp bacon fat

• 3 tbsp flour

Liquid

• 2–3 cups chicken stock

• 2-3 cups half & half

Veggies + Flavor

• 1–2 onions, diced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme

• Italian seasoning

• smoked paprika

• pinch red pepper flakes

• black pepper

• Tony’s Creole seasoning (start light, add to taste)

Cheese + Pasta

• 1–2 cups cheddar cheese

• 16 oz gnocchi

Instructions

1. Cook bacon until crispy. Chop & set aside.

2. Leave 3 tbsp bacon fat in the pot.

3. Whisk in flour to make a roux.

4. Slowly pour in chicken stock, whisking smooth.

5. Add half & half. Stir.

6. Add onion, garlic, thyme & seasonings.

7. Add cheddar and melt completely. Save some to top.

8. Add bacon (save some to top)

9. Add gnocchi and simmer 5–7 minutes.

Turn heat off and let it sit-it thickens naturally as it cools.

If too thick → more chicken stock

If too thin → simmer uncovered a few min

Top each bowl with shredded cheese and bacon!