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.
Primal Smoke
January 4, 2013 at 7:45 amThis looks great! I might try making it without the orange this weekend.
paleoinpdx
January 4, 2013 at 8:40 amThanks! 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.
Primal Smoke
January 4, 2013 at 10:12 amI am sure the orange makes it taste fantastic, but I am still sugar detoxing 🙁
paleoinpdx
January 4, 2013 at 10:22 amAh, gotcha. That makes sense then.
Healthy A-Z
January 4, 2013 at 8:25 amThis sounds delicious! Love the flavors combination!
paleoinpdx
January 4, 2013 at 8:41 amThanks! It’s a refreshing flavor combination, indeed.
Cinnamoneats
January 4, 2013 at 10:24 amSounds tasty! Must give this a go 🙂 Thanks for another great recipe!
paleoinpdx
January 4, 2013 at 10:32 amThanks, hope you do!
sambangs
January 5, 2013 at 11:04 amThis looks delish! As I’m battling some kind of sickness right now, I’m on the hunt for good soup 🙂
paleoinpdx
January 5, 2013 at 11:23 amHope you feel better! The soup will help 😉
Cristal
January 10, 2013 at 6:30 amFirst 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!!
paleoinpdx
January 10, 2013 at 9:21 amYep, the Vitamix does all the work! They really are a miracle, aren’t they? I hope you like it 😉
emilyattipsonhealthyliving
January 15, 2013 at 12:04 amThis 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!
paleoinpdx
January 15, 2013 at 9:36 amThanks! I’m sure it’ll work just fine with your immersion blender. Hope you like it!
fayrene
July 3, 2013 at 5:30 pmEnjoyed it quite a lot, simple recipe easy preparation – excellent texture and very smooth – delightful.
paleoinpdx
July 4, 2013 at 10:42 amGreat! Thanks for giving it a try! I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂