Million-Dollar Soup Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced
• 1 pinch salt
• PARMESAN BREAD CRUMBS:
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• SOUP:
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup sliced fennel bulb
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 3 cups chopped fresh kale
• 1 cup crumbled cooked bacon, divided
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
• 1 package (8 ounces) potato gnocchi
• 2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream, warmed
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons cold water