6–8 slices bacon
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 lb potato gnocchi
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp flour
1 tsp thyme
Salt & pepper to taste
Cook bacon until crispy, set aside, and leave drippings in pot.
Sauté onion, carrot, and celery until tender. Add garlic.
Stir in flour, then slowly whisk in chicken broth.
Add gnocchi and simmer until tender.
Stir in cream and cheese over low heat.
Return half the bacon to the pot, save the rest for garnish.
Serve hot with bread.