I formerly made this carrot ginger soup when I was a vegetarian, which I adapted from a Vitamix recipe. Now that I eat meat, I decided to revamp it with some chicken to create a carrot ginger chicken soup. I used to make it with chickpeas, but as you know, I don’t eat beans anymore. This soup tastes delicious all by itself too, but I like one-dish meals and didn’t want to opt for my protein on the side. Plus, I love a hearty bowl of soup!
Carrot Ginger Chicken Soup
Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp grass-fed butter, ghee or coconut oil
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 medium onions, sliced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 1 navel orange, peeled and separated into slices
- 1/4 inch piece of orange peel
- 1 lb cooked & shredded boneless skinless chicken breast
- 4 cups chicken broth, preferably homemade
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of cayenne
- 1/4 – 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 cups chopped kale
Directions:
- In a large skillet or soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the carrots, onions and ginger. Saute for 5-7 minutes or until onions are translucent.
- Add two cups of broth to the mixture and let simmer until carrots are soft.
- Add the orange slices, orange peel and cooked vegetable mixture to the blender. Blend for 30-60 seconds. Add remaining broth and blend again.
- Pour soup back into the pot over low heat. Add the cayenne, coriander, shredded chicken and kale. Season with more sea salt and pepper if needed and desired.
- Once the kale has softened down after a few minutes, the soup is ready.
This looks great! I might try making it without the orange this weekend.
Thanks! I’ve never made it without the orange, but I’m sure it’ll still taste great. You might have to toy with the seasonings a little more. The orange isn’t overpowering in the soup at all if you’re concerned about that. The original recipe from my Vitamix book actually uses 3 oranges, but I always stick with one because I think that’s too much.
I am sure the orange makes it taste fantastic, but I am still sugar detoxing 🙁
Ah, gotcha. That makes sense then.
This sounds delicious! Love the flavors combination!
Thanks! It’s a refreshing flavor combination, indeed.
Sounds tasty! Must give this a go 🙂 Thanks for another great recipe!
Thanks, hope you do!
This looks delish! As I’m battling some kind of sickness right now, I’m on the hunt for good soup 🙂
Hope you feel better! The soup will help 😉
First Paleo recipe I’ve found that uses my handy dandy Vita-Mix (for more than something minimal)! Thank you! Can’t wait to try it!!
Yep, the Vitamix does all the work! They really are a miracle, aren’t they? I hope you like it 😉
This looks really wonderful! I’m going to use my immersion blender–the Vitamix is on my wish list. I’m loving soup recipes in January, thank you!
Thanks! I’m sure it’ll work just fine with your immersion blender. Hope you like it!
Enjoyed it quite a lot, simple recipe easy preparation – excellent texture and very smooth – delightful.
Great! Thanks for giving it a try! I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂