---
title: Lemony Broccoli & Bacon Soup
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/lemony-broccoli-and-bacon-soup-690c160a9140c7b54ff2436e
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 10 minutes
time required: 20 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Milk
tags:
  - Fiber Powered
  - Quick
  - Easy Prep
  - Easy Cleanup
  - Kid Friendly
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 4
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: "Some found it mild; adding extra seasoning or herbs can boost the flavor profile."
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: "Easy to cook and a good option when entertaining guests."
nutrition:
  calories: 690
  protein: 20
  fat: 38
  saturated fat: 13
  carbohydrates: 68
  sugar: 11
  fiber: 8
  cholesterol: 60
  sodium: 1220
  potassium: 840
  calcium: 140
  iron: 4.4
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Soup%20Recipes/lemony-broccoli-bacon-soup.avif"
---
Wash and dry all produce. Trim, peel, and halve @carrot{12%oz} lengthwise; thinly slice crosswise into half-moons. Trim and thinly slice @scallions{4%unit}, separating whites from greens.

Remove @sausage{8%oz} from casing if necessary; discard casing. Heat a drizzle of @oil{} in a #large pot{} over medium-high heat. Add sausage, carrots, and scallion whites; cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes.

Add @garlic powder{2%tsp} to pot with sausage and veggies; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, ~{30%seconds}. Stir in 3½ cups water (6½ cups for 4 servings), @pearl couscous{1.5%cup}, and @chicken stock concentrate{6%unit}, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook until couscous is tender, 4-5 minutes. (You’ll add more to the pot in Step 5.)

Cut @broccoli{16%oz} into bite-size pieces if necessary. Zest and quarter @lemon{1%unit}.

Once soup has simmered 4-5 minutes, add broccoli. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove soup from heat; stir in @crème fraîche{8%tbsp}, a squeeze of lemon juice (big squeeze for 4 servings), and as much lemon zest as you like. Taste and season with @salt{}, @black pepper{}, and more lemon juice if desired.

Divide soup between bowls and sprinkle with scallion greens. Serve.