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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.
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.
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
Lastly, if you make this Creamy Gnocchi Soup with Rosemary Bacon, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
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This was a big hit last night by all in our house (including young kids!). Didn’t have the basil, and totally spaced on putting the rosemary in with the bacon (added it to the veggies right before the broth and other ingredients), and it was still fabulous. Definitely making it again. I make at least one of your recipes pretty much every week! Thanks for all you create.
Hey Liesa,
Wonderful!!❄️ Thanks a bunch for giving this recipe a try and sharing your feedback, I am so glad it was a winner:)
This was absolutely delicious! I always love to try out new soup recipes and this one has to be my favourite to date! My family agreed as well!
Hey Mia,
Happy Monday!! Thanks a bunch for trying this recipe out, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! xT
Great recipe! I think the calorie per serving count might be off, though. Is it really 1200+ calories per serving? Seems more like ~500-600 calories per serving.
Hey Adam,
Happy Monday!! Thanks a bunch for trying this recipe out, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! I always recommend that if the nutritional information is important to you, you use your own personal calculator. Ours is automatic and controlled by google. It’s not something we’d prefer to be using. We are required to. I’m sorry for the trouble, we do our best! xT
This was delicious, thank you! Also a nice surprise, because I never would have thought of this combination of flavors on my own.
Hi Jennifer,
Wonderful!! I love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks for giving it a try! Have a great weekend:)
So good, I’ve made this three times now! Also may start frying rosemary to put on top of EVERYTHING!
Hey Beth,
Awesome!! 🍂 I love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks a bunch for trying it out! xx
I’m getting ready to have this during the week. Can I prep the stove portion ahead of time and store in the fridge, then add to the crockpot and finish the recipe a day or two later?
Hey Jen,
Sure, I don’t see why not! I hope this recipe turns out delish, please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
This was so cozy and comforting! Such a great combination of texture and flavors.
Hey Jenna,
Wonderful!!🎄 I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for making it and sharing your review! xx
I cannot recommend this recipe enough!! It was amazing! Even my 5 year old ate it! I did add a little spicy Italian sausage, but it would be amazing either way!
Hey Erin,
Fantastic!! I love that this recipe turned out tasty for you, thanks so much for giving it a try! xx
I made this tonight with kielbasa instead of bacon. It’s so good and will definitely be added to my rotation!
Hey Willow,
Happy Sunday! 🎃 So glad to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks a lot for making it and sharing your feedback! xx
Can you freeze?
Hey Stacey,
Sure, you could freeze this! I hope you love this dish, please let me know if you give it a try! xT
This was delicious! My family loved it!! We are gluten free and used the Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi and thickened it with gluten free all purpose flour and it worked perfect 🤩 I always brag to my friends about your cookbooks. I tell them “if you want to have people over for dinner and make them think you’re an amazing cook, buy her books!!” Thanks for always making me look good! ❤️
Hi Shawna,
Fantastic!! 🍁🍂 I am delighted to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks so much for making it and sharing your review! Thanks so much for your kind message 🤍 xT
Hello Tieghan!
I’m about to try this soup…I can’t wait! I hate to change up the recipe without trying it first as written, but I’m having trouble tracking down low sodium vegetable broth…would it change things much to use chicken broth? I can find it easily in low sodium. Or go with full sodium vegetable broth? Which would you recommend?
Thanks!
Hey Dawn,
Ohh chicken broth would be totally fine for you to use! I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try:) xx
Hello! I plan on cooking this tonight. Can I use a slow cooker instead of an instant pot? I also don’t have a Dutch oven…what’re your suggestions?
Hi Rebekah,
The slow cooker instructions are listed above:) Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
The whole family loved this soup. So much flavor! Will definitely be a repeat.
All of your recipes are just the best- I have never made one that did not totally love. Thank you!!
Hi Jennie,
Happy Sunday!!🎃 I truly appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, I am so glad to hear it was enjoyed! Thanks for your kind message! 🤍
This soup was delicious, hearty for fall. I made a few adjustments, using half and half instead of cream and only used 1 C. I didn’t have gnocchi, so I added cheese ravioli which was good. My family loved.
Hi Lisa,
Happy Friday!👻 Thanks a bunch for giving this recipe a try and sharing your review! I love to hear that it was enjoyed! xT
I’m curious whether heavy cream would be a good use here over coconut milk?
Hey Nicole,
Totally, heavy cream will work for you! Let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope it turns out well! xT
This is so delicious! Made it without the bacon and still great. All of your recipes are amazing – so impressive!
Hi Sid,
Happy Wednesday!👻 I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and appreciate you giving it a try and sharing your feedback! xx
In the recipe it says 1 tablespoon dried basil and the next to it says or 1 tsp dried basil…. I’m guessing one of those is meant to say fresh? But which? All though I guess you can’t go wrong with basil lol
Hey Marie,
Lol oops! Yes, it’s 1 tablespoon of fresh basil or 1 teaspoon of dried basil. Let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it! xx