Hey foodies! Today, we’re diving into comfort with Chicken Bacon Gnocchi Soup. Picture tender chicken, crispy bacon, and pillowy gnocchi in a luscious broth.
Ready to elevate your soup game? Let’s dig in! 🍲✨
Ingredients:
- 6 strips bacon, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Italian seasoning, to taste
- 1 pound potato gnocchi, uncooked
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, cooked and shredded
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, packed
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
Instructions:
In a soup pot over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 10 minutes.
Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate and leave about 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat in the pot.
Add the onion to the pot and sauté until softened and lightly browned, about 4-5 minutes.
Stir the garlic into the onions and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the chicken broth, the cream, the Italian seasoning, the gnocchi, and most of the bacon (reserving the rest for garnish) to the pot and stir and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and cover the pot with a lid slightly ajar and cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 15 minutes.
Add the chicken and the spinach to the soup and cook until warmed through.
Season with the salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 350 | Protein: 15 g | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Dietary Fiber: 5 g | Sugars: 5 g | Fat: 20 g | Saturated Fat: 8 g | Cholesterol: 30 mg | Sodium: 800 mg
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I adjust the spice level of the red sauce in the enchiladas?
Absolutely! You can control the spice level by adjusting the number of Chile De Arbol or omitting them if you prefer a milder flavor.
What’s the purpose of using lard in the red sauce?
Lard adds richness and depth of flavor to the sauce. It’s a traditional ingredient that enhances the overall taste of the enchiladas.
Can I make the red sauce ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the red sauce in advance and store it in the refrigerator. This can save time when assembling the enchiladas later.
Is it necessary to fry the tortillas before dipping them in the sauce?
Frying the tortillas before dipping enhances their flavor and texture. It also helps them hold up better to the sauce without becoming too soggy.
What are some common fillings for red enchiladas?
Popular fillings include shredded chicken, cheese (such as queso fresco), diced onions, and sometimes beans.
Chicken Bacon Gnocchi Soup
Ingredients
- 6 strips bacon cut into small pieces
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Italian seasoning to taste
- 1 pound potato gnocchi uncooked
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken cooked and shredded
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach packed
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a soup pot over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate and leave about 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat in the pot.
- Add the onion to the pot and sauté until softened and lightly browned, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir the garlic into the onions and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth, the cream, the Italian seasoning, the gnocchi, and most of the bacon (reserving the rest for garnish) to the pot and stir and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and cover the pot with a lid slightly ajar and cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 15 minutes.
- Add the chicken and the spinach to the soup and cook until warmed through.
- Season with the salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately.
