Mouthwatering Mexican Garlic Soup: Easy Comfort with Turkey Bacon
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cloves garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Remove bacon and set aside, then add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pot. Sauté until soft.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in lime juice and crumble the turkey bacon on top before serving.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread for a hearty meal.
- Add toppings like avocado or cilantro for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg