Crockpot Lemon Chicken Soup: Easy Comfort With Turkey Bacon
This crockpot lemon chicken soup is a cozy dish featuring tender chicken, bright lemon flavor, and the savory addition of turkey bacon, making it a perfect comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a crockpot, place chicken breasts at the bottom.
- Add chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, carrots, celery, onion, turkey bacon, garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir to combine ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the crockpot.
- Stir in fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This soup can be served with crusty bread for a hearty meal.
- Adjust the lemon juice to taste for extra brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 28 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Crockpot Lemon Chicken Soup, Chicken Soup, Comfort Food, Easy Soup