Carb Smart Loaded Bacon and Pepper Soup
with DIY CroutonsCalories
:
660 kcalProtein
:
18g proteinTotal
:
20 minutesDifficulty
:
MediumUnder 50g of Carbs
Quick
New
Low CO2
Allergens:
- Barley
- Wheat
- Milk
- Soy
- Sulphites
- Soy
- Walnuts
- Sesame
- May contain traces of allergens
- Sulphites
- Fish
- Milk
- Mustard
- Wheat
- Egg
Carb smart soup can still have you saying, "mmm, good soup!" Bacon and peppers are best friends in this creamy, satisfying soup with red pepper pesto and DIY ciabatta croutons.
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Ingredients
Serving amount
100 g
Bacon Strips
1 unit(s)
Ciabatta Roll
(Contains: Barley, Wheat May be present: Soy, Walnuts, Sesame)
1 unit(s)
Sweet Bell Pepper
113 g
Corn Kernels
1 unit(s)
Green Onion
¼ cup
Cheddar Cheese, shredded
(Contains: Milk)
¼ cup
Roasted Pepper Pesto
(Contains: Milk May be present: Soy, Sulphites)
1 unit(s)
Cream Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 tbsp
Vegetable Stock Powder
(Contains: Soy, Sulphites May be present: Fish, Milk, Mustard, Sesame, Wheat, Egg)
1 tbsp
All-Purpose Flour
(Contains: Wheat)
1 unit(s)
Garlic, cloves
Not included in your delivery
0.13 tsp
Salt*
1 tbsp
Unsalted Butter*
(Contains: Milk)
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Calories660 kcal
Fat44 g
Saturated Fat19 g
Carbohydrate50 g
Sugar10 g
Dietary Fiber5 g
Protein18 g
Cholesterol75 mg
Sodium1660 mg
Trans Fat0.5 g
Potassium650 mg
Calcium175 mg
Iron3 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Utensils
•Parchment Paper
•Baking Sheet
•Tongs
•Measuring Spoons
•Large Pot
•Whisk
•Measuring Cups
Cooking Steps
1
- Arrange bacon in an even layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake in the middle of the oven until crispy and cooked through, 12-14 min.**
- Using tongs, transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
2
- Meanwhile, cut ciabatta into 1-inch pieces.
- Toss ciabatta with 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil on an unlined baking sheet. Season salt and pepper.
- Toast in the bottom of the oven until croutons are golden and crisp, 8-10 min.
3
- While the croutons bake, core, then cut pepper into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Thinly slice green onions, keeping white and green parts separate.
- Peel, then mince or grate garlic.
4
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat.
- When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter, then stir until butter melts.
- Add garlic, peppers, corn and green onion whites. Cook, stirring occasionally, until peppers start to soften and corn begins to brown slightly, 3 min. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle flour over veggies. Cook, stirring often, until veggies are coated, 1 min.
5
- Add cream cheese, stock powder and 1 1/2 cups (3 cups) water. Carefully whisk until cream cheese is well combined. Bring up to a simmer. Once simmering, stir occasionally, until soup thickens slightly, 2-3 min.
- Remove from heat, then stir in red pepper pesto. Season with pepper, to taste.
6
- Crumble or cut bacon into bite-sized pieces. (TIP: Use kitchen shears to cut bacon with ease!)
- Divide soup between bowls. Top with bacon and croutons.
- Sprinkle with cheese and green onion greens.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many found the soup delicious and flavorful, with some calling it their new favorite HelloFresh soup.
- Ease of prep: Customers appreciated how quick and easy the recipe was to make, with clear instructions for cooking bacon and making croutons.
- Suggestions: Consider adding potatoes, chicken, or extra vegetables to make the soup heartier and more filling.
- Portions: Several reviewers felt the portion size was too small for a full meal, especially for two people.
- Texture: Some suggested blending the soup for a smoother consistency, as the chunky vegetables didn't appeal to everyone.
