Crock Pot Carrot and Bacon Soup

Warm up with a bowl of Crock Pot Carrot and Bacon Soup, a comforting and flavor-packed recipe perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep. This rich and creamy soup combines the natural sweetness of tender carrots with the smoky, savory goodness of crispy bacon. Slowly simmered in a crock pot with aromatic garlic, sautéed onions, thyme, and smoked paprika, this delightful soup develops layers of deep, satisfying flavors with minimal effort. A touch of heavy cream adds luxurious creaminess, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley and crunchy bacon crumbles elevates each serving. Easy to make and perfect for feeding a crowd, this recipe is a must-try for anyone craving hearty, slow-cooked comfort.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 medium carrots
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 4 cups unsalted chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 teaspoons ground thyme
• 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Peel and roughly chop the carrots into 1-inch pieces. Set aside.

Step 2

Dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a skillet, cook the bacon slices over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel to drain. Once cooled, crumble into small pieces.

Step 4

Using the same skillet, add the olive oil and sauté the onions over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Remove from heat.

Step 5

In the crock pot, combine the carrots, sautéed onion and garlic, chicken broth, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to mix.

Step 6

Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 4 hours, or on low for 6-7 hours, until the carrots are very tender and easily pierced with a fork.

Step 7

Once the carrots are cooked, use an immersion blender to purée the soup to a smooth consistency directly in the crock pot. (Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a standing blender and return it to the crock pot after blending.)

Step 8

Stir in the heavy cream and half of the crumbled bacon. Mix well and allow the soup to heat through for another 10 minutes on low.

Step 9

Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed.

Step 10

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the reserved bacon crumbles and freshly chopped parsley. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1793.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1440.0

Total Fat 114.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 287.5mg	0%
Sodium 3690.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.3g	0%
Total Sugars 23.8g
Protein 26.3g	0%

Vitamin D 7.7IU	0%
Calcium 237.2mg	0%
Iron 3.6mg	0%
Potassium 2011.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 75.4%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 16.9%