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Loaded Potato Gnocchi Soup Recipe

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This Loaded Potato Gnocchi Soup combines crispy bacon, tender potato gnocchi, and creamy cheddar cheese in a comforting, flavorful broth. Perfect for a cozy meal, it features a balance of savory ingredients topped with scallions and a dollop of sour cream for extra richness.

Ingredients

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Soup Base

  • 1 tablespoon bacon drippings
  • 1 large onion, diced small
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt (plus more to taste)
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Main Ingredients

  • 6–8 slices bacon (regular or thick-cut)
  • 1 pound potato gnocchi (shelf-stable, refrigerated, or frozen)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)

Garnishes

  • Scallions or chives, chopped, for garnish
  • Sour cream, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon: In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until brown and crisp. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate, then chop and set aside. Leave one tablespoon of bacon drippings in the pan and discard the rest.
  2. Sauté the aromatics: Add the diced onions to the pan with bacon drippings and sauté over medium heat until soft and translucent, about 7-10 minutes. Then add the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Simmer the broth and cook gnocchi: Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and bring it to a gentle boil. Stir in the potato gnocchi and cook until they float to the surface—this takes about 3-4 minutes for frozen gnocchi or 2-3 minutes for shelf-stable or refrigerated gnocchi.
  4. Add cream and cheese: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese in batches, stirring continuously until melted before adding more, ensuring a smooth, creamy texture.
  5. Incorporate bacon and adjust seasoning: Stir in the chopped bacon, reserving some for garnish. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
  6. Serve and garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the reserved bacon, extra shredded cheddar cheese, chopped scallions or chives, and a dollop of sour cream for added richness and presentation.

Notes

  • For an extra smoky flavor, use thick-cut bacon.
  • You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth to make it vegetarian if you omit bacon and cheese.
  • If you prefer a spicier soup, add a pinch of cayenne pepper while sautéing the onions.
  • The soup is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
  • For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.

Keywords: potato gnocchi soup, loaded soup, bacon soup, creamy potato soup, cheddar cheese soup

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