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Bacon & Vegetable Soup Skinnymixers
Bacon & Vegetable Soup

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Bacon & Vegetable Soup Skinnymixers

Bacon & Vegetable Soup is the recipe that started it all – Inspired by Maddy from Forum Thermomix, this is the first recipe I ever released on the Skinnymixers Facebook Group and a very popular one ever since.

It is a hearty, filling and nourishing soup without the calories. Super budget friendly and you can utilise whatever vegetables that you have in the fridge.

The Bacon & Vegetable Soup recipe is a free recipe and it also features in The Healthy Mix Cookbook with updated variations for different dietary needs. Gluten free, dairy free and can easily be made vegetarian, LCHF or Keto.

LCHF Bacon Vegetable Soup
How delicious does Tracey’s LCHF version of the Bacon & Vegetable Soup look!

This healthy Thermomix Soup recipe will quickly become your go-to Soup, when you don’t know what to make for dinner.

You can omit the bacon for a vegetarian version or omit the carrot and pasta for the LCHF / Keto version.

5 Herb & Garlic Focaccia with Soup
The 5 Herb & Garlic Focaccia is amazing served with the Bacon & Vegetable Soup Thermomix recipe

If you are looking for other amazing Thermomix Soup recipes, I highly recommend that you try these:

If you are a super organised Skinnymixers that likes to meal prep, this recipe freezes and defrosts extremely well. 

Love Nik xx

Bacon & Vegetable Soup Skinnymixers

Bacon and Vegetable Soup

This quick, delicious Thermomix Soup recipe features in The Healthy Mix Cookbook and was one of the original Skinnymixers recipe on the blog.
5 from 11 votes
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 136kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 g chopped vegetables - zucchini, carrot, celery, mushroom
  • 1 brown onion - quartered
  • 2 cloves of garlic - peeled
  • 60 g diced shortcut bacon
  • 20 g olive oil
  • 2 tbsp stock concentrate + 1000 g or 35.3 oz water - or 1 litre or 33.8 fl oz liquid stock
  • 140 g tomato paste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 80 g small shell pasta - optional - omit for grain free, LCHF or Keto version
  • lemon zest and chopped parsley for serving

Instructions

  • If you want your vegetables to be uniform, dice as desired - otherwise add roughly chopped vegetables to mixer bowl and chop for 5 sec/speed 4/MC on. Set aside.
  • Without washing the bowl, add onion and garlic, chop for 5 sec/speed 5/MC on.
  • Scrape bowl down, add oil and diced bacon. Cook for 5 min/100°C or 212°F/speed 1/MC off.
  • Add stock concentrate, water, reserved vegetables, tomato paste and black pepper. Cook for 13 min/100°C or 212°F/speed 1/reverse/MC on.
  • Add pasta if using and cook for 7 min/100°C or 212°F/speed 1/MC on.
  • Serve with grated lemon zest and chopped parsley.

Notes

The nutritional information for this recipe includes the pasta.
 
Bellini Users
Use blunt blade with this recipe.
At step 1 chop for longer if required.
At step 5 check pasta is done and extend cooking time if necessary.
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Nutrition

Serving: 290g | Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.5g | Protein: 7.6g | Fat: 4.9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 701mg | Sugar: 5.8g

Pin for Bacon & Vegetable Soup

  1. 5 stars
    Used left over roast lamb instead of bacon and lamb stock from when I cooked the lamb in the slow cooker. Epic

  2. 5 stars
    I came across this on Facebook and decided to try it. It was so yummy, my husband that doesn’t eat soup loved it. It Was so super easy to make and cheap. It is a great way to use up left over veggies in the fridge to.

  3. 5 stars
    Always a hit with the family when I make it. So yummy! I love how I can add mushrooms and the daughter who HATES mushrooms doesn’t know. I love hidden vegetables.

  4. 5 stars
    Made this today without the pasta and only 2 lightsprays of MCT coconut oil…. Added a little chilli and made egg ribbons as the pasta… so very very delightful… NIK I can’t believe I have only made this after all these years of following you and living all your recipes 💝

  5. I followed the recipe but didn’t add the lemon zest at the end, added a pinch of chilli flakes to my bowl. Yummo!

  6. My husband firmly believes soup is an appetiser, not a main, however even he gobbled this down when I cooked it earlier in the week – bacon clearly makes everything better!

    A great way to clean out the crisper drawer of old veggies (I used chilli, carrot, capsicum, celery and zucchini), and I used GF pasta in the relevant step (next time I’ll add a little more).

  7. 5 stars
    This is a regular in our household! My 3 year old and 1 year old scoff it down as they do all of Niks recipes! Love it!

  8. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve made this soup.
    It has to be the BEST soup recipe out there…and I’ve made a few!
    Don’t even need to look at recipe any more.
    Love Skinnymixers recipes as they always work❤

  9. Never fails
    Rich tasting soup that is light on calories. I’ve made it so many times and each time I think to myself “I should make this more often”

  10. I’m not a huge soup eater (after a traumatic experience with tomato soup as a child!) but I love this soup. So versatile and I use up whatever is lurking in the refrigerator. Yum!

  11. So good!! we make it every week to have for those times when the kids won’t eat dinner, at least they will eat this and get their veggies!

    Is step 5 supposed to be reverse?

  12. This was SO good! My 3 fussy kids loved it and didn’t blink an eye at all those veggies. Winner winner!

  13. This was the 2nd time I’ve made this soup, but only the 1st time using the lemon zest – I think that made it next level for me!

    Will keep using the zest in future for sure.

  14. So quick and tasty and a thumbs up from all the family. This will definitely be on our winter comfort check list. Can’t believe I hadn’t made this earlier!

  15. Yum! Love that I can use up leftover vegetables (made it with zucchini, carrot, purple cabbage, celery and a tiny bit of potato) with this recipe. We sprinkled a little Parmesan on top.

  16. Oh my goodness- I made a soup that my kids are without complaint!! (Well, 3 out of 4 anyway).

    Filling and enough for my husband to have 2 big serves, 1 big serve for me, smaller ones for the 4 kids (between 7 and 10 months). No leftovers.
    I doubled the bacon and added grated parmesan on top. So good!!

  17. Thank you Nik, I have been looking at this recipe for some time and made it yesterday for lunch with nitrate free bacon, leftover leeks, celery, broccoli stalk, carrot and swiss brown mushrooms. I also used chicken stock from a steamed chicken the day prior. Oh my, such flavour and filling. My dog sat beside me in hopeful anticipation! A winner all round.

  18. This is only the second thing I’ve made in my mistral kitchen machine, and it didn’t dissapoint! I had to chop the veges for longer but other than that the recipe was fine for my machine. I did use more bacon, veges I used were zucchini, carrot and celery. I also used 1litre of chicken stock instead of vege. Will definitely be making this again!

  19. Very encouraged by all the positive comments about this recipe! If I don’t want to use bacon (processed meat) what could I substitute – another meat?
    Thanks in advance for any suggestions

  20. OMG loved this, thought it might be bland (sorry nik) but it is absolutely amazing!! I add some cut up chunks of cheddar to the bowl before serving for a nice goey cheesy bite every now & then (something my husband does with tomato soup that I thought sounded crazy until I tried it myself)! Yum, going to stock up freezer, may eat nothing else but this for lunch this winter!! Keep up the great work skinnymixers!

  21. Finally made this tonight after reading the recipe at least 100 times. The perfect recipe for a cold mid week night! The will be on high rotation at our house during Winter. I love the lemon and parsley topping, and even a little sprinkle of Parmesan. Yum.

  22. Soooo good! Will definitely be making this one again and again! Thanks for another amazing recipe Nik!!

  23. Loved this, really easy with green beans, carrot, asparagus and mushrooms. Didn’t have tomato paste, so used a can of tomatoes instead and took it out of the water volume. I also sautéed the onion and garlic for a minute with the bacon. Looking forward to leftovers for lunch!

  24. This soup is simple to make, tasty and versatile based on the ingredients you have on hand. Tonight I made it using leftover lamb (rack) instead of bacon and used the following vegetables – capsicum, zucchini, beans, peas and broccoli. I usually make the soup with bacon but the lamb was a was a great alternative and the soup will remain a lunch and dinner favourite.

  25. Yum! I added all the left over veggies in my fridge before shopping day. Spring onion, half a leek, some pumpkin, spinach and carrots. Was lovely. Will be making it again. So happy there is left overs, even after I had seconds.

  26. I made this a while ago, and have just fallen in love with it all over again. I made mine with low carb veg, as starting out with LCHF. This will definitely be on rotation in my house!

    Thanks Nik
    X

  27. Absolutely beautiful! So easy to make and all the ingredients were on hand so great to make for a quick lunch.

  28. I love this soup. So quick, easy and nutrious. A family favourite for sure. I am now cooking a second batch all for a family gathering tomorrow. Thank you!

  29. Like others I’ve put off making this recipe as it seemed just too simple, this soup is absolutely delicious. I used celery, zucchini and cauliflower and served it with some LCHF Parmesan garlic knots… it was divine.

  30. I changed bacon to include chorizo- 1/2 and 1/2 and added Parmesan to the bowl on final mix. Only had small spirals so that went in. Yum!!!
    I think I needed to chop veg more as was too large.. But other than that it was great!

  31. Made this last night, even while sick as with a chest infection & not sauteeing the bacon with the onion, it was simple and delicious. Better still the leftovers developed flavour overnight & we had it for breakfast. My fussy toddler even stole my bowl! Thank You Nik!

  32. The best!!!!!!! Belisimo from hubby.
    Two bowls each devoured. Wish I could cook a double batch 🙂
    Thank you so very much

  33. I’ve been meaning to make this soup for a very long time. I finally got around to it, and wow. It’s so amazing, unfortunately it won’t last as long as I would like because my 3.5yo absolutely loves it and just ate two bowls worth before dinner.

  34. This soup is simply delicious, full of flavour and so hearty. I added a chicken breast with the onion and garlic and doubled the tomato paste. Thanks Nikalene!

  35. Awesomely delicious soup recipe! Husband really enjoyed it too despite some misgivings when I started as he doesn’t like watery soups. Added a chilli and whizzed it up at the end (increasing speed gradually to speed 7 for two minutes). It has a great flavour and is very filling. Topped off with some crispy bacon strips cooked in the air fryer – yum!!!

  36. I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to make this soup! When it made its appearance in The Healthy Mix, I just knew I had to give it a go and it didn’t disappoint. It is so packed full of flavour and very filling too, love it Nik

  37. I have just made this….it smells amazing and tastes even better! It’s my first ever Skinnymixers recipe, nothings gonna stop me now! 🙂

  38. Had this for lunch today. I normally only like smooth soups that are thicker but I actually didn’t mind this and it’s perfect for a quick nutritional meal

  39. What a delicious meal! Enjoyed by the whole family. I added 1 large chicken breast cut into strips in the varoma during the 13+7mins cooking time and it cooked perfectly while adding some extra protein.

  40. Great soup, tastes a lot like my minestrone but a lot easier to make and a lot lower in calories. Thanks for another great recipe Nik.

  41. I’m not a soup person usually.
    HOWEVER this soup is absolutely amazing. Nom nom nom. I really love this.
    Soooo good.. First soup ive absolutely loved.

    Yummo

  42. Another winner in this house. Easily fed 3 adults and 4 kids here with some crusty bread on the side! Will make this again soon for sure!

  43. My husband loves this so much he will take it to work and eat it cold. We always add extra tomato paste. One I like to pull out when we’ve been a bit slack on the veggie intake or someone is feeling under the weather (or I haven’t been shopping!)

  44. We love this soup, it is the only one my other half doesn’t screw his face up when i say we are having soup for dinner.
    Relax mate its Skinnymixers……oh well thats alright then. Just as well for him.

  45. I used up some of my Xmas ham for this and there were lots of happy bellies! Future me will be so pleased that there was so much left over to freeze too. Didn’t add pasta but naughtied it up with crusty bread.

  46. I absolutely love this soup.
    It was delicious, satisfying, even Mr. I don’t like soup inhaled it and says if we’re having soup for tea it better be this one 🙂 HAPPY DAYS

  47. My son is a huge soup lover and this soup gets a big stamp of approval from him. And me for that matter. Quick, easy and simply delicious.

  48. Super easy, fast and nutritious! I won’t be attending minestrone ever again – this was so much better!

  49. Miss 14 year old made this the other night for the family dinner and it was delicious!! So easy and yummy!! Great way to use up any vegetables that are nearing the end!!

  50. I’ve just made this and polished off one and a half bowls for lunch it was so good! It’s a great way to use any vegetables that are nearing their use by date. I included celery I’d bought and frozen, strips of bacon rind (after I’d finished blending) and broccoli and it was lovely. Instead of lemon and parsley, I did as one of the other ladies recommended and sprinkled Parmesan on top! Thanks Nik for being so generous with your recipes x

  51. A regular in our household – we make it as is if we need a low calorie fix or we add pasta for a more substantial meal. Really yummy!

  52. Oh yum! I had to blend the soup before adding the pasta (fussy kids), but the taste was magnificent. Thanks Nic 🙂

  53. I turn to this place when I want a curry, but now I’ve tried this soup, third time tonight. Didn’t think one could combine vegies like this with a tiny amount of bacon and come up with something so totally satisfying.

    Winner.

  54. Love this soup,cooked as is and also used it as a base and put in beef soup bones, simmered on stove top until the meat was falling off the bones.. Was lovely thick and hearty..
    Fussy DH really enjoyed it..
    Thanx Nik

  55. YUM!!! That is SO good. Going to make another batch & freeze for kids for easy, healthy & filling afternoon teas. I served with Parmesan instead of parsley & lemon zest.

  56. This is tasty! Really felt like soup tonight, remembered this one, had all the ingredients in the house and Bob’s your uncle. So easy and so yum. Makes heaps, so that is tomorrow’s lunch sorted.
    Thanks Nik

  57. Thank you so much for this recipe Nik, it is lovely and much needed at this time of year. I added a bit more veg and some pearl barley instead of pasta, yum! I don’t think there will be any going into the freezer 😉

  58. My husband made this for dinner tonight, and it was truly delicious! Thanks for a wonderful recipe.

  59. This was seriously yummy, forgot the lemon zest but it was still good. The pasta went to the bottom of the thermo bowl so our dinner was basically vege soup & our left overs were full of pasta. I’ll have to stir better next time. Will be just as good with no pasta.

  60. I made this bacon soup yesterday as I’m doing the 5:2 diet and it was my fast day. It’s delicious and very filling. I really appreciate the calorie count at the end. It’s a very open ended recipe I made it as is (without the pasta) but I’m sure you could make it into a family meal with the addition of more meat and the pasta. Yummo!

  61. This soup is amazing! So cheap and tasty. My fussy 1 year old loved it and my partner said he would happily eat it every day for lunch.

  62. Just made this! perfect for a cold Canberra, winter’s eve! Thanks again for another lovely recipe!

  63. This is a definite winner! Making my second batch in three days – I’m thinking this soup will be a winter staple in our house Nik! Thanks again for another awesome recipe 🙂

  64. I made this on the weekend minus the bacon and could not believe how much flavour it has!! Using home-made tomato paste and stock concentrate definitely gave it a bit of a kick and I am loving the vege content! Thanks for a great recipe Nik, it was so tasty I just kept going back for more xx

  65. This soup is amazing! I did it without the pasta so lower calories. It is a taste sensation! Thank you

  66. This was gorgeous!!! Didn’t have a lemon to zest for garnish, and only had 1/2 an onion, but it was still sooo delicious. Thank you for yet ANOTHER great recipe, Nik 🙂

  67. Another beautiful recipe! I’m generally not a soup eater but this is delicious! success yet again Nik x

  68. Made this for lunch yesterday, nomnomnom. I added a bit more salt but other than that easy and tasty

    Thanks Nikalene

    1. Great soup I used up some kale and leek to add to mine. Easy recipe that’s a favourite in our family

  69. Thanks Nikalene for another great recipe! This soup is delicious. Instead of bacon, I used a pork shank I had in the freezer. I boiled it last night with herbs so I used that pork stock as liquid, chopped up the meat, including the skin and added with some rinsed chickpeas instead of pasta. Yum! The lemon zest makes it super special xxx

    1. Great recipe i cooked with brown rice and added that at added that at STEP 4 . and cooked total 25 minutes
      (If rice not cooked, cook a little longer.)

      Added extra bacon and 2 chorizo sausages. Added another depth with a kick.
      Cooked bacon and chorizo extra 5 minutes AT STEP 3

      Will make again
      thanks for another great recipe

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