Description
A velvety, comforting Cozy Chicken Carrot Soup loaded with tender shredded chicken, sweet carrots, celery, and warm thyme in a rich, cream-kissed broth.
Ingredients
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2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or unsalted butter
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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4 large fresh carrots, sliced into 1/4-inch coins
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2 ribs fresh celery, diced
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3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
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1 tsp sweet paprika
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1 tsp dried thyme
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0.5 tsp kosher salt
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0.5 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
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1 tbsp tomato paste
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4 cups chicken broth
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2 cups cooked shredded chicken
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0.5 cup heavy cream or unsweetened coconut milk
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2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, add diced onion, sliced carrots, and diced celery, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until softened.
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Add minced garlic, paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Stir in tomato paste, pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until carrots are tender.
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Mash a few cooked carrots against the pot wall with a spoon to naturally thicken the broth.
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Stir in shredded chicken and heavy cream, then simmer gently on low heat for 5 minutes until heated through.
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Remove from heat, stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley, adjust seasoning, and serve warm with crusty bread in New York.
Notes
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Mash a portion of the cooked carrots directly into the broth to create a rich, silky texture without flour.
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Use rotisserie chicken to streamline prep and ensure moist, tender shredded meat.
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Lower heat before adding heavy cream to prevent dairy curdling.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: ~ 15 mins.
- Cook Time: ~ 35 mins.
- Category: Soup.
- Method: Stovetop Sautéing and Simmering.
- Cuisine: American Farmhouse Comfort.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~ 1 generous bowl soup
- Calories: ~ 265 kcal
- Sugar: ~ 4 g
- Sodium: ~ 580 mg
- Fat: ~ 7 g
- Saturated Fat: ~ 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 5 g
- Trans Fat: ~ 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~ 14 g
- Fiber: ~ 3 g
- Protein: ~ 34 g
- Cholesterol: ~ 75 mg
Keywords: Cozy Chicken Carrot Soup, Chicken and Carrot Soup, Creamy Chicken Soup, Shredded Chicken Soup, Vegetable Chicken Soup, 50 Minute Soup, Comfort Food Dinner, New York Recipe.