Description
Experience the warmth and indulgence of Million Dollar Soup, packed with caramelized onions, smoky bacon, and creamy cheddar.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 cups Sweet Onions
- 1 cup Celery
- 1 bulb Fennel
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 cup White Wine
- 4 cups Chicken Stock
- 2 cups Kale
- 1 cup Cooked Bacon
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 2 cups Shredded Chicken
- 1 package Potato Gnocchi
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Sauté sliced sweet onions in olive oil and butter over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes until softened. Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 35 minutes until browned.
- Prepare Bread Crumbs: Mix panko bread crumbs with Parmesan cheese and melted butter. Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, heat more olive oil and butter, add celery, fennel, and minced garlic. Cook for 7-8 minutes until softened, then deglaze with white wine for 1-2 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the caramelized onions back, then chicken stock, kale, cooked bacon, soy sauce, and any seasonings. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Add Chicken and Gnocchi: Stir in shredded chicken and potato gnocchi. Simmer until gnocchi floats, about 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate Cream and Cheese: Mix in cheddar cheese and gradually add heavy whipping cream, stirring until fully blended.
- Thicken Soup: Whisk cornstarch and water, then stir into the soup. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls, topping with bacon and panko mixture. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use vegetable oil instead of olive oil if preferred.
- For dairy-free, use margarine instead of butter.
- Leeks can substitute fennel.
- Consider broth instead of white wine for non-alcoholic option.
- Opt for low-sodium chicken stock for a lighter soup.
- Spinach can replace kale.
- Turkey bacon is a leaner choice.
- Rotisserie chicken can save prep time.
- Dumplings or pasta can substitute for gnocchi.
- Gruyère or dairy-free cheese can replace cheddar.
- Coconut cream can be used instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg