Creamy Gnocchi Soup with Rosemary Bacon.
This super simple Creamy Gnocchi Soup with Rosemary Bacon is the perfect cozy bowl for nights when you’re craving Italian, but want something warming. A mix of vegetables, simmered with Italian seasonings, kale, and potato gnocchi. Finish each bowl off with crispy rosemary bacon and serve with crusty bread. It’s hearty, full of greens, and so delicious. Great for just about any night of the week. And the added bonus? You can make this soup on the stove, in the slow cooker, or even in the instant pot!
We had a very cold, very snowy, Saturday this weekend. This soup made for the perfect dinner at home. Over here we’ve officially moved on from fall and have entered the winter season. Is it early? Yes, but that’s what you get when you live in the mountains. There are some who would be a little upset, but since our leaves have long been gone, I’m welcoming the snow with open arms. Even the resorts have opened.
It has me so excited for the holiday season and everything that comes along with it. It’s going to be a busy end of November and an even busier December. But I’m looking forward to all the days ahead!
For me, time is always the issue. I’m once again leaning in on the simple but yet still delicious dinner recipes. Which brings me right to this very cozy bowl of creamy gnocchi soup. This is like the warmest bear hug, but so much better. Oh, how I love this soup! Not only is it all made in one pot (or in the slow cooker/instant pot), but it’s really just the most delicious soup. Think creamy…very, very creamy…a little herby, hearty, and swirled throughout with soft potato gnocchi. But what really seals the deal on this soup?
That salty, crispy, rosemary bacon on top. When combined with the creamy soup, everything is so delicious.
The inspiration.
Well, this one was inspired by two things. First, the snow. Snowy days require a warming recipe like soup. The blowing snow and wind this past weekend were the main source of inspiration.
But my second source was what really started it all. A few weeks ago I had the idea to do a gnocchi soup. I’ve heard Olive Garden serves up a delicious bowl of creamy gnocchi soup. At the time it sounded so good so I wrote the idea down for another day. I knew this recipe had a lot of potential, so I saved it for just the right time. With the weekend’s snowy weather, I knew it was time to test this one out.
But something inspired me to switch up the recipe and give the classic bowl of creamy gnocchi soup my own little twist. I drew inspiration from three recipes, my Instant Pot Pesto Zuppa Toscana, my Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup, and my Butternut Squash Carbonara with Rosemary Bacon. I stole elements from all three recipes to create this soup.
And the outcome was delicious! This has to be one of my favorite recipes of the month.
Here’s how you make this creamy gnocchi soup…
As mentioned, you can make this one of three ways, on the stove, low and slow in the slow cooker, and fast and speedy in the instant pot. I’m going to walk you through the stovetop directions, but either option works great.
You’ll want to start with that bacon. Crisp it up, then toss in a handful of freshly chopped rosemary. Once the rosemary hits the bacon grease, it begins to fry up and become crisp. It’s delicious with the salty bacon and adds an unexpected special touch to each bowl.
Of course, if you don’t eat meat, you can easily omit the bacon to make this a vegetarian soup. Just add the rosemary to a skillet with some oil.
Once you’ve cooked the bacon, pull it out of the Dutch oven, and put everything else in. Cook up an onion, add the vegetables, herbs, and spices. Then stir in a touch of butter and flour. I debated back and forth about whether or not we needed the flour to create a creamy soup, but in the end, I wanted this gnocchi soup to be incredibly creamy. A bowl fit for some of the coldest night of the year.
So I added the flour!
Stir in a little broth and simmer everything together to allow the vegetables to cook and the flavors to mend together.
At this point, you’ll finish the soup with a splash of creamy milk and Asiago cheese. Add the gnocchi and simmer a few minutes until the gnocchi is soft.
Easy. EASY. A touch indulgent….and so delicious.
I’d highly recommend serving this soup with a side of crusty bread for dipping into that creamy broth. Add a nice side salad for color and you’ll have the perfect easy dinner.
If you’re planning to enjoy this soup leftover, be sure to first remove the gnocchi from the broth before refrigerating. That way the gnocchi won’t soak up all the broth. Then just add the gnocchi back in before serving.
And guys, that’s really about it. A simple recipe for a busy November Monday. If your night needs some warming soup, this should be it. I’m looking forward to making this again tonight on Instagram stories. It’s going to be good!
Looking for other easy Monday night dinners?? Here are my favorites:
Creamy French Onion and Mushroom Soup
Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Tortilla Soup with Salty Lime Chips
One Pot Chicken and Sage Dumplings
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Creamy Gnocchi Soup with Rosemary Bacon
The perfect cozy bowl, great for nights when you’re craving Italian, but want something warming.
Ingredients
- 4 slices thick cut bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 6 carrots, chopped
- 4 celery stalks, chopped
- 2-4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- 1 tablespoon dried basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1-2 teaspoons fennel seeds use to your taste
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4-6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 4-6 cups roughly chopped kale
- 1 1/2 cups canned coconut milk, heavy cream, or whole milk
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan or asiago cheese, plus more for serving
- 1 pound fresh potato gnocchi
Instructions
Stove-Top
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1. Cook the bacon in a large dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. During the last minute of cooking, add the rosemary. Remove the bacon. If there's excess bacon grease, drain off all but 1 tablespoon. Add the olive oil and onion and cook 5 minutes, until golden. Add the carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, basil, fennel, crushed red pepper, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook another 5 minutes, until very fragrant.
2. Stir in the butter and flour, cook 1 minute. Add 4 cups broth. Simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes, until the carrots are tender.
3. About 10 minutes before serving, stir in the kale, cream/milk, parmesan, and gnocchi. If the soup is too thick, add additional broth.
4. Serve the soup topped with the rosemary bacon and parmesan. Enjoy warm...preferably with a crusty piece of bread.
Slow Cooker
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1. Cook the bacon in a large dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. During the last minute of cooking, add the rosemary. Remove the bacon. If there's excess bacon grease, drain off all but 1 tablespoon. Add the olive oil and onion and cook 5 minutes, until golden. Add the carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, basil, fennel, crushed red pepper, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook another 5 minutes, until very fragrant.
2. Stir in the butter and flour, cook 1 minute. Remove from the heat and add to the bowl of your crockpot. To the crockpot, add the broth. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5.
4. During the last 15 minutes of cooking, stir in the kale, cream/milk, parmesan, and gnocchi. If the soup is too thick, add additional broth.
5. Serve the soup topped with the rosemary bacon and parmesan. Enjoy warm
Instant pot
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1. Set Instant Pot to sauté. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, about 5 minutes. During the last minute of cooking, add the rosemary. Remove the bacon. If there's excess bacon grease, drain off all but 1 tablespoon. Add the olive oil and onion and cook 5 minutes, until golden. Add the carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, basil, fennel, crushed red pepper, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook another 5 minutes, until very fragrant.
2. Stir in the butter and flour, cook 1 minute. Turn the Instant Pot off. Add the broth. Cover and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.
3. Once done cooking, use the natural or quick release function. Set the Instant Pot to sauté. Stir in the kale, cream/milk, parmesan, and gnocchi. If the soup is too thick, add additional broth. Cook until the kale is wilted, about 10 minutes.
4. Serve the soup topped with the rosemary bacon and parmesan. Enjoy warm.
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Looks great! How much carrot do you add to soup?
I’ve never bought gnocchi before. Is there a certain brand you would recommend? Don’t have a Trader Jo near me.
Thanks
Sounds great! What could I use instead of kale-husband hates it? Would chopped pancetta work for bacon?
Hey Melissa,
You could use spinach in place of the kale and pancetta would be great! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan, I so love your creativity! You’re amazing! I’m so going to try this! Wondering if you think this would freeze well? Maybe if I put the kale, milk, parmesan, and gnocchi in when ready to reheat?
I love the idea of the gnocchi as a soup. Really must try this. I usually go with just sauce but this looks much better.
Thank you so much Karon! I am really glad this recipe turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Do you simmer the soup for 20 min and then add the gnocchi? Or do you add the gnocchi 10 min into the 20 min of simmering?
Hey Joyce,
I only cook the gnocchi for 10 minutes. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
This was super tasty! I did add corn and cook the gnocchi separately so it wouldn’t get too waterlogged tomorrow for leftovers…I sauteed them in a little bit of the bacon grease with rosemary just till they had that perfect light toast. Loved it! My husband had seconds ❤
Thank you so much Emily! I am really happy this recipe turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Where is the chicken? I love it at Olive Garden but they put plenty of chicken in.
Looks delicious!! One typo is in the ingredient list next to basil, both amounts are for dried.
Hi Amy! I hope you love this recipe if you get a chance to try it! I will look into those amounts! xTieghan
Is there a flour substitute if trying to make GF?
Hey Lindsey,
You can use an equal amount of GF flour. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Made this the other night, but used sausage instead of bacon and added some nutritional yeast to help make it extra creamy! So good! Creamy soups are perfect for these cold days!
Thank you so much Anne! I am really glad this recipe turned out so amazing for you! xTieghan
Love this recipe! Could you possibly sub gnocchi for cauliflower gnocchi? Thanks!
This looks soo delicious! I’m going to make it after Thanksgiving and add shredded turkey to it!
Thank you so much for sharing your amazing gift of cooking with us!
Thank you Karrie! I am really glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Hi there, do you have a recipe you recommend for gnocchi? I’d like to make this tonight.
Hey Makaela,
For this recipe, I just used store bought gnocchi from Whole Foods. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Rosemary is my favorite herb. This sounds wonderful ❤️
Yes!! I hope you love this one, Connie! xTieghan
Are the calories per serving or entire recipe
Hey Chris,
The calories are estimated per serving. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Had good flavor but was a little more brothy/watered down than I would have liked. That rosemary bacon was awesome though! Would go great on some breakfast potatoes .
Yes it would! Please let me know if there is anything I can help with! xTieghan
I subbed the potato gnocchi for cauliflower gnocchi and it was still absolutely delicious! Great soup recipe and very filling.
Thank you Sarah! xTieghan
Hi, I’m excited to make this today! Can I put fresh fennel? If yes, how much would be good? Thank you!
Hey Aysegul,
Sure, fresh fennel would be great, I would use 1 tablespoon. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
My husband and I loved this soup. I added chicken to it and served it with some fresh made rolls. Delicious!
I am so happy to hear that! Thank you Cheryl! xTieghan
This recipe is so delicious! We loved it and will make again! Super satisfying and filling.
I didn’t have the exact ingredients so made these changes:
Used 2 grilled chicken tenders chopped instead of bacon.
Used spinach instead of Kale.
Used fresh parsley and basil in place of Thyme.
Used cheese ravioli instead of gnocchi.
Left out the fennel and red pepper flakes.
I am so happy this turned out so well for you! Especially with modifications for what you had on hand! Thank you Carlene! xTieghan
When do you add the gnocchi to the soup?
Hey Jeannine,
The gnocchi is added in step 4. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Has anyone tried this with frozen cauliflower gnocchi from Trader Joe’s? If so, how would you suggest incorporating it?
Hey Lauren,
I’ve not tried this, but I would just add it right in and serve once the gnocchi is cooked. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Has anyone tried this with frozen cauliflower gnocchi from TJ’s? If so, how would you suggest incorporating it?
This was amazing! My family loved it. Such delicious flavor, I’ll be making it again for sure.
Thank you Erica! xTieghan
The picture appears to have corn in it but I don’t see corn on the recipe list? Am I just not seeing it?
Hey Susan,
No corn, that is the gnocchi:) I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
This is the most delicious soup have ever made! I served it with crunchy rosemary sourdough bread which I think is a must to savor every drop. I used the gnocchi from Whole Food. I will be making this one again soon!
Wow that is so amazing to hear, Julie! Thank you so much for trying this one! xTieghan
Currently bubbling away on the stove! The flavors go so well together. This is going to be nice and cozy! Thank you!
I am really glad this turned out so well for you, Teri! Thank you so much! xTieghan
Delicious and perfect for a cold night when you need a food hug. After making it, corn would have been a good addition, Thanks T!
Thank you so much Danielle! xTieghan
This soup was so easy to make in the instapot. I substituted the kale for spinach. Very flavorful. Great soup for these cold winters days.
Yes! So happy you have been enjoying this one, Nancy! Thank you! xTieghan
Made this in the Instant Pot this morning, then put it in the refrigerator until dinner time. I think the flavors had time to meld because it tasted even better at dinner than when I tasted it this morning. I used whole milk as my liquid. So delicious!
Thank you Patty! xTieghan
This soup was so delicious. Perfect for a cooler fall night.
Yes! Thank you for trying this one, Samantha! xTieghan
Italy in a bowl! So herby and creamy!
Thank you Julie! xTieghan
I made this and loved it! It reminded me of this tortellini soup I’ve made before from Salt and Lavender so I made a few changes. I omitted the bacon and added sausage instead. I also added a can of crushed tomatoes! Yum!
Do you know what the macros are? I see the kcal but trying to figure out how many grams of protein, carbs and fats are per serving. Thank you!!
I made this tonight!! It was incredible! Whole family went for seconds
My family isn’t a fan of coconut milk, so have you ever tried this with almond milk?
Hey Maureen,
Almond milk would work well here. I hope you love the recipe, Happy Thanksgiving! xTieghan
This was fantastic! Will definitely be making again.
Thank you Vanessa! xTieghan
I used egg noodles instead of gnocchi because that’s what I had in the pantry- it was delicious!! My 3 yr old had two massive bowls she loved it so much!
Wow that is so amazing! Thank you Meghan! xTieghan
Oh man!!!! This was fabulous!!! We were sad when it was gone!! Will definitely make this again!!!
I am so happy this turned out so well for you, Nicole! Thank you for trying it! xTieghan
Really big hit for the the whole fam! I have a pescatarian kid so no bacon, but we did add soy Italian sausage. This soup was quick and easy and really awesome!!
I am really glad this turned out so well for you, Acey! Thank you! xTieghan
Made this tonight! It was so decadent and delicious! I didn’t have fresh Rosemary so I substituted for fresh sage and it was delicious! Perfect for a cold November night in Chicago!
Thank you so much Kaitlyn! I am really glad this recipe turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Absolutely delicious soup! I made this tonight and my family inhaled it—second helpings all around. The crispy, rosemary bacon on top is divine and I’m adding this recipe to my winter rotation! Great job, thank you!
Thank you so much Cari! I am really glad this recipe turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Really good but needs a little something extra. The rosemary bacon is incredible, but the gnocchi tasted a little bland in comparison. I think next time I will sauté it before adding it to the soup. Thank you for the recipe!
Thank you Ashley!! I am really glad this recipe turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Hi! This recipe looks divine! But, where do you find “fresh Italian Potato Gnocchi”? I can find dried, easily enough, but not fresh. Thanks!
Thank you Liz! xTieghan
Really great recipe! Very subtle flavor, but that may be because I didn’t use any bacon! I used gnocchi from the pasta aisle, just boiled them prior to putting them in the soup and it was delicious!! I’m going to put gnocchi in all my soups now, haha.
Thank you so much Zoe! I am really glad this recipe turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Everyone in my family—from my husband to my 10 month old—lovveeeeed this!!
Amazing! Thank you Caitlin! xTieghan
Making this recipe as I type! Just wondering, did you mean 1 tablespoon fresh basil or one teaspoon dried? Your recipe says dried twice.
LOVE your blog! Your recipes are always a hit at my house!
Hey Caitlyn,
Sorry for the confusion. You want to use 1 tablespoon of fresh or 1 teaspoon of dried. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions. Happy Thanksgiving! xTieghan
Delicious!
Thanks Jennifer! xTieghan
We just made this and it was AMAZING! Great fall recipe
Thank you Mary! xTieghan
This was delicious. I substituted the gnocchi for cauliflower spinach gnocchi. So yummy! Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving to you! I am really glad you enjoyed this soup! xTieghan
Perfect! I didn’t have fennel so I’m going to make this again soon 100% as written. Still, so good. So creamy and rich! The kale really is a great contrast to the sweetness of the carrots and cream.
I don’t even like gnocchi that much but now I’ll be willing to try it in more recipes. The IP directions were easy to flow and it came together so fast.
Thank you so much!! I am really glad this recipe turned out so well for you! xTieghan
I made this last night! I did it in the crockpot because I had time in the middle of the day to prepare it. I did everything just like you said and used canned coconut milk. It was fabulous!! It was so yummy and hearty and I served it with a crusty rosemary loaf of bread! Thank you so much for all your recipes! My sister and I have started making several a week and all have been absolutely amazing!!
Hi Leah! I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe! Thank you so much for trying it! I hope you and your sister continue to enjoy my recipes!! xTieghan
Delicious and very easy to make lactose free! I’ve been requested to add this to our regulars list.
I am really happy this recipe turned out so well for you, Danelle! Thank you! xTieghan
My husband requested I make this as our Thanksgiving appetizer! He loves it! And his mom said that she would buy this soup in a restaurant if they ever had it! So thank you.. I also added Sage to mine since I don’t have any fresh herbs except for Sage. Love this! Thank you happy Thanksgiving
Thank you so much Cari! I hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving! xTieghan
Excellent recipe just right for November! I used spinach instead of kale. Lovely Taste!
Thank you so much Magdelena! xTieghan
Super tasty and then bacon adds a great textural element. Perfect winter soup. Will definitely make it again soon!
I am really glad you enjoyed these Tarryn! Thank you so much! xTieghan
Delicious and perfect for a cold night. The sweet of the carrots, with the savory soup, and crispy bacon… yum! I used 3/4 cup of whipping cream and 3/4 of skim milk, bc it’s what I had and still turned out great!
Thank you so much Beth! xTieghan
Looks amazing! Do you think cauliflower gnocchi would work in this instead?
Hey Kate,
I haven’t tested this, but I’m sure it would be fine. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions. Happy Holidays! xTieghan
I made this last night for my very picky non-veggie loving family and they absolutely loved it! I used about a bag and a half of the frozen green giant cauliflower & spinach gnocchi (put in the air fryer for about 10 mins on 400 then stirred into the pot), whole milk, and spinach instead of the kale. It was a major hit, and we will be having it again for sure!!
I am so happy to hear that, Kate! Thank you so much for trying this one! xTieghan
I made this recipe and it came out beautifully! I made it along with the honey butter rolls! It was delicious and my husband who is from southern Italy LOVED it! Needless to say this is one recipe i will make again and again! I love this site and her instagram page as well! All the recipes that i have made from here have been amazing! Thank you so much Tieghan!
Thank you Jodie!! I am so happy you have been enjoying my recipes and I hope you continue to!! xTieghan
Would you recommend canned coconut milK or whole milk for this recipe?
Hey Julia,
Either one works just fine! I hope you enjoy the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions. Happy Holidays! xTieghan
Wow wow wow! So delicious! There were 6 of us around the table this evening and not a sound because everyone was enjoying this soup so much!
Love that!! Thank you Diane! xTieghan
Excellent recipe! I’ve made this twice and it is an instant family favorite. Thank you so much!
Thank you for trying this one, Aimee! I am really glad it turned out so well for you! xTieghan
My husband and I thought nothing could top your Pesto Zuppa Toscana recipe, but this one definitely takes the cake! I will be making this on a weekly basis throughout the winter months… it’s just too good!!
Thank you so much Madeline! I am really glad this recipe turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Yes!! This soup is so yummy annnnnd easy to make!!! Definitely, a keeper,
Thank you Olivia! xTieghan
My boyfriends new FAVORITE soup! Fantastic recipe, highly recommend!
This might be a silly question but do you chop the bacon before or after you cook it?
Hey Rhiannon,
Yes you will want to chop the bacon first. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other question. Happy Holidays! xTieghan
My husband and I loved this soup. I made some cheddar beer rolls to go along with it and it was so delicious. I made it just as written and wouldn’t change a thing!
Thank you so much Melissa! I am really glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
This. Is. Delicious. New favorite soup! Thanks for the yummy recipe!
Thank you Maureen! I am really glad you liked this! xTieghan
Another amazing recipe! Gnocchi is the best!
Thank you Kayla!! I hope you continue to love my recipes!! xTieghan
Want to make this for an open house. How long would it be ok to keep this on warm in a slow cooker. Would a 4qt be be enough? I have an 8qt instant pot. Also can I use frozen gnocchi if I can’t find fresh?
Thank you.
Hey Lisa,
Yes this would be okay to leave on warm in the slow cooker, I use a 7 quart pot so you could be cutting it close with the 4 quart pot. Yes, you can use frozen gnocchi. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Made this for my family for my moms birthday dinner! Absolutely fantastic, 10/10! Adding it to my recipe book for repeat dinners! Thank you as always, Teighan, for amazing meals!
Hey Miranda,
I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe, thanks for giving it a try! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
The second soup recipe I’ve made from Half Baked Harvest, and another keeper! I made it in the instapot. So rich and delicious. I didn’t have vegetable broth on hand so I used chicken broth, other than that I followed the recipe as written. Thank you for another warming fall/winter soup. SO GOOD.
Hey Alina,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try, I am so glad you enjoyed it! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
This was delicious and will be added into our winter soups!
Hey Andi,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try, I am glad you enjoyed the soup! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
I loooovveeeddddd this soup. So flavorful. Side note I left the gnocchi in when I refrigerated leftovers and it worked out okay for me!
Hey Marie,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
I was worried what to make because I was having a picky eater and an adventurous eater over for supper. The picky eater ate three bowls full of this soup. ☺️ Made it in the instant pot. So easy. Loved the flavors. Left out the celery so increased the carrots (I carry the very unpopular opinion that celery takes over the flavor of soup. It must be my tastebuds). Added corn as recommended by others and loved the flavor. Highly recommend this recipe. Felt like a special meal with very limited work.
Hey Cara,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try, I am thrilled that it worked out for you! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
literally so good!!! perfect for chilly days in the winter. I’ve already made this a few times for my family and they absolutely love it and always ask for me to make it again. im a high schooler who doesn’t have much experience cooking, and this recipe was really great because it’s hard to mess up and is super delicious. my mom doesn’t eat dairy so we set aside some for her and it still tastes great even without the milk and cheese (but obviously it’s much better with it :)) I always worry about food not having enough flavor but this was far from bland. I think that cooking the veggies and seasoning before adding the liquids is super important.
one thing that I found is that the amount of broth used isn’t enough for my family, so I doubled it and it was perfect. i was worried that doing this would make it too bland or something, but nope it was still full of flavor and great! the kale is a great addition to it. we have tried adding some shredded chicken to the soup also and it worked great. I don’t have fennel so I didn’t use it but it still turned out really well. I would HIGHLY recommend this!
Hey Jade,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed! Happy New Year! xTieghan
The whole family loves this so much we made it twice in one week! Thanks for another delicious recipe.
Hey Lindsey,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed! Happy New Year! xTieghan
Another winner Tieghan! My husband was
wanting to lick the bowl! Thanks for this
delicious recipe!!
Hey Stephanie,
Thank you so very much for giving the recipe a try, I am so glad it worked out for you! Happy New Year! xTieghan
Made this on a cold, rainy Washington night. Even my leafy greens-averse husband scarfed it down. So glad we have enough for tomorrow night too!
Hey Josette,
I am so thrilled that you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for giving it a try! Happy New Year! xTieghan
Delicious recipe! Used spinach instead of kale and will be making this again.
Hi Pamela,
Thanks so much for trying the recipe. That is so great the recipe was enjoyed! Happy New Year! xTieghan
I made this for my husband, Mom, Dad, and toddler. It is EVERYONE’S new favorite soup. Rosemary bacon, pure genius.
Hey Meg,
Thanks so much for trying the recipe. I am so glad you enjoyed! xTieghan
This was fantastic. Followed recipe to a tee except to add trader joe’s cauliflower gnocchi at the end! You NEVER DISAPPOINT ❤️
Hey Kim,
I am so glad the recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! xTieghan
This was absolutely amazing! Super flavourful and filling and everyone that has tried it has given rave reviews! The Rosemary bacon is an awesome addition. I read some comments about taking out the gnocchi before putting it in the fridge for leftovers but mine was just fine leaving it in. Thanks for the great recipe as always!
Hey Nicole,
I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for giving it a try! xTieghan
Made this soup today. Perfect for snowy, cold January.
A really fantastic soup! Thanks for an excellent recipe! Xx
Hey Kelly-Jane,
Thanks so much for making the recipe, I am so excited that it was enjoyed! Have a great weekend:) xTieghan
I was wanting something warm during this cold weather & this was amazing! The flavors were SO good. I don’t usually like kale, but it was great in here and I used cauliflower gnocchi. Thanks for another yummy recipe!
Hey Samantha,
I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for giving it a try! Have a great week:) xTieghan
Hands DOWN—our favorite soup! My husband and I LOVE this. I am GF so it is a great find when you can locate GF gnocchi and we did. It is comfort in a bowl! That bacon is outstanding! Just discovered your site a few months ago and am having fun trying recipes. Thank you for the goodness!
Hey Twila,
I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for giving it a try! Have a great week:) xTieghan
Hi, I’m in the process of making the gnocchi soup, but when does the olive oil get added?
Hi Gretchen! Add the oil with the onion. Recipe is all fixed! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
You’ve done it again! Everyone in my fam loved this!!! Especially my 84 y/o grandma! Thanks Tieghan! Amazing as always!
Hey Sara,
Thank you so much for making the recipe. I am thrilled that it was enjoyed! xTieghan
This is my favorite soup ever. I used gf gnocchi and served with my sourdough bread. My husband is always very complimentary of my food but rarely specifically asks me to make something for dinner. About a week after the first time I made this, he requested it! So I’ve made it twice now and will certainly again in the next month. I sent the link to a friend and she made it for her family and they all loved it too. They’re vegetarian and I told her: you can skip the bacon if you must, but don’t skip frying the rosemary. It’s genius.
Hey Jenn,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed! Happy Sunday! xTieghan
Absolutely delicous and full of fresh veggies. Comes together quickly and easily.
Hey Mindy,
I am so glad that the recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! Have a great week:) xTieghan
My first HBH recipe and I have to say – wow – I was blown away! Also, it’s such a fun recipe to adapt and make your own with the ingredients you have on hand. I now find myself looking for excuses to add gnocchi to soup.
Hey Monica,
Thanks so much for trying out this recipe, I am thrilled that you liked it! I hope you have a great week:) xTieghan
I made this with homemade sweet potato gnocchi and it worked really well. This soup got better with time too! I enjoyed it way more hours after I made it, and even more so the next day. Perfect for after a winter stroll 🙂
Hey Katie,
I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for giving it a try! Happy Sunday:) xTieghan
If using coconut milk would you use light or regular?
Hey Jen,
I would use full fat coconut milk. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Another HBH winner!! So delicious! Used chopped kalettes and homemade gnocchi.
Hey Jenna,
I am so so glad that you liked the recipe, thanks a lot for making it! Happy Friday:) xTieghan
So I made this last night and added potatoes and used the frozen cauliflower gnocchi for TJ’s and it was sooooo good!!! I loved it and will definitely make again. A hearty but delicious soup that warms you right up!
Hey Gretchen,
I am so so glad that you liked the recipe, thanks a lot for making it! Happy Friday:) xTieghan
Fabulous soup. As always the perfect balance of spices. I served with grilled cheese – everything ciabatta rolls (Trader Joe’s) and pepper jack cheese.
Hey Stephanie,
I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe. Thanks a lot for giving it a try and happy Sunday! xTieghan
Sooo delicious! Didn’t feel like going out to buy bread and didn’t have much time, so I also made your beer bread to go with it. So great on a cold, snowy evening.
Hey Bethany,
I am so glad the recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! xTieghan
WOW!! so many delicious flavors coming together in a pot! I truly enjoyed every single bite and can’t wait to have another bowl tomorrow for lunch! I served it with King Arthur’s rustic sour dough bread. It was a win!!
Hey Alana,
I am so glad the recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! xTieghan
So good!! I didn’t have fennel seeds so I omitted them. Next time I will add more rosemary (and maybe a dash of fresh nutmeg??)
Hey Fran,
I am so glad the recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! xTieghan
So perfect! And so delicious!!
Thanks so much Elizabeth!! xTieghan
Such a great recipe! Made it for lunch today and I will definitely be making it again!
Hey Laura,
I am so glad that you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for making it! Have a great weekend:) xTieghan
This was the BEST soup I have ever made! I used pancetta instead of bacon. The flavours were incredible and the soup was not overly cream. Hearty but still felt very healthy.
This one gets printed for the regular rotation of winter soups!
Thanks!
Hey Alex,
Thanks so much for making the recipe, I am so glad it was enjoyed! Thanks! xTieghan
Another great recipe! It was the perfect comfort food. Wonderful flavors that my whole family loved. Thank you for sharing! I’m working my way through your cookbook too.
Hey Sheila,
I so appreciate you giving the recipe a try, I am thrilled it was enjoyed! xTieghan
OMG. This soup is absolutely out of this world. Followed the recipe exactly! Froze the leftovers and ate again last night and it was still phenomenal. Deep flavor, good texture, cozy and just perfect!
Hey Annie,
Thanks so much for making the recipe, I am delighted it was enjoyed! Happy Friday:) xTieghan
Delicious!! This is on our regular rotation. I use spinach (what I have on hand) and still great!
Hey Laurie,
Thank you so much for making the recipe, I am thrilled it was enjoyed! Have a great weekend:) xTieghan
We thought it was just ok. Don’t think we’ll be making it again. Thanks for sharing the recipe your posts encourage me to try new things.
Hi Kristin,
Sorry you did not enjoy the recipe, let me know if I can help in anyway! xTieghan
Best soup ever!
Thanks so much Chelsey! xTieghan