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Hearty Gnocchi Soup
Ingredients
Inspired by AllRecipes.com
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1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 medium onion, diced
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8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled, divided
1/2 tsp celery seed
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
16 oz fresh gnocchi 1/2 cup half-and-half
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2 tbsp chopped chives Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and celery seed and cook until onion is soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. 2. Add broth to the pot and bring to a boil. Add gnocchi and cook for about 3 minutes, then stir in half-and-half and 1/2 of the bacon. 3. Remove from heat and add 3/4 cup cheese, then rest until thickened, about 5 minutes. 4. Top with remaining cheese, chives, and bacon as desired.
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