Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup with Turkey Bacon: A Cozy Delight
Warm up with this delicious and creamy chicken noodle soup featuring turkey bacon for an extra layer of flavor. Perfect for chilly days!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: none
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 ounces turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot, sautéing until softened.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the shredded chicken, thyme, paprika, and egg noodles. Simmer until noodles are tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and add the bacon back in. Heat through before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Adding greens like spinach or kale can enhance the nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup