Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup: A Comforting Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and healthy twist on classic chicken pot pie, featuring turkey bacon for added flavor.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Add carrots and celery; cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, chicken broth, potatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the peas, heavy cream, and turkey bacon. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour for thickening.
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as corn or green beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup, Turkey Bacon Soup, Comfort Food