Carrots are the workhorse of the soup kitchen - always there, adding subtle sweetness and beautiful color. This soup celebrates carrots by making them the star, using lots of them to create a naturally sweet, vibrantly orange soup that's packed with beta-carotene.
A touch of fresh ginger enhances the carrots' natural sweetness without overpowering it, while fresh dill adds an unexpected but delightful herby note. This is comfort food that's good for you.
Carrot Power
- Beta-carotene: Converts to Vitamin A
- Natural sweetness: No added sugar needed
- Fiber: Good for digestion
- Eye health: Traditional benefit
Carrot Varieties
- Orange: Classic, most nutritious
- Purple: Extra antioxidants
- Yellow: Milder flavor
- Baby: Sweet and tender
Serving Suggestions
- Fresh dill garnish
- Swirl of cream
- Crusty bread
- Kid-friendly favorite
Chicken Soup with Carrots
Naturally sweet soup loaded with carrots.
Nutrition per serving
245Calories
28gProtein
18gCarbs
7gFat
4gFiber
9gSugar
Ingredients
Instructions
-
Sauté aromatics. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and celery. Cook 4 minutes. Add garlic and ginger. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
-
Build the soup. Add broth, carrots, and chicken breast. Bring to a simmer. Cook 25 minutes until carrots are very tender and chicken is cooked through.
-
Blend for creaminess. Remove chicken and shred. Using an immersion blender, blend about half the carrots for natural creaminess while leaving some chunks.
-
Finish. Return shredded chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with fresh dill.
Recipe Notes
- Add ginger: More ginger for carrot-ginger soup style.
- Rainbow carrots: Use multicolored for visual appeal.
- Creamy option: Add coconut milk for velvety texture.
- Storage: Refrigerate 5 days. Freezes well for 3 months.
