Healthy Chicken Soup: Cozy Comfort with Turkey Bacon & Veggies
Enjoy a warm bowl of Healthy Chicken Soup made with turkey bacon and fresh veggies. It’s the perfect comfort food for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chopped leafy greens
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble it.
- In the same pot, sauté the onions, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add the garlic and thyme, cooking for an additional minute.
- Stir in the chicken breast and broth, bringing to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the pot along with the leafy greens and bacon.
- Season with black pepper and serve warm.
Notes
- For a heartier soup, add beans or pasta.
- Substitute the chicken with leftover roasted chicken for quicker prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg