Loaded Gnocchi Soup

What you need:

• 12 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, plus some for serving
• 1 lb. potato gnocchi
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Green onions, diced

Directions:

1. In a stockpot, cook bacon until crisp and then remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve 2 Tbsp. of bacon grease.
2. Add onions to grease and saute until soft.
3. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. Slowly whisk in broth and milk.
5. Bring to a gentle simmer and let thicken, about 5 to 8 minutes.
6. Add gnocchi and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
7. Stir in cheese and season with salt and pepper.
8. Serve topped with green onions, additional cheddar cheese, and reserved bacon.

Recipe from Cheese Curd in Paradise