Ingredients
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- 2/3 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 whole white onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp cilantro flakes
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups cooked rice (1/2 cup uncooked rice)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Coat the sliced carrots with olive oil. Place on a baking sheet (paid link). Bake the carrots for 20 minutes at 400 degrees, tossing halfway through (10 minutes). Set to the side when done.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large Dutch oven (paid link) or soup pot over medium heat. Add the chopped white onion, chopped celery, and sliced mushrooms. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften.
- Add the minced garlic, cilantro flakes, garlic powder, ground cumin, sea salt, and black pepper to the pot. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant and the spices are evenly coated on the vegetables.
- Pour in the chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add in the roasted carrots. Bring the liquid to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded cooked chicken and cooked rice. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until both are thoroughly heated through.
- Turn the heat down to low. Slowly pour in the heavy whipping cream, stirring constantly until fully incorporated into the broth. Gradually add in the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until completely smooth.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with extra salt or pepper if desired. Ladle into warm bowls and serve immediately.
Notes
Set a handful of sliced mushrooms aside to toss quickly with butter, salt, and garlic to place on top of the soup for aesthetics.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 381
- Sugar: 2.7g
- Sodium: 722mg
- Fat: 17.2g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1.8g
- Protein: 23.9g
- Cholesterol: 88mg
