Wenner Recipe Book

Entrees

Instant Pot Carrot Ginger Chicken Soup

Yields: 8 qt

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced or grated
  • 2 lbs carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cups sweet potato puree
  • 2 cups frozen corn
  • Meat from 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp salt (adjust later)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1.5 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried sage
  • Optional: 0.5 tsp cayenne for heat
  • Optional: 0.5 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
Instructions
  • Set Instant Pot to sauté. Add olive oil, onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add carrots, sweet potato puree, corn, chicken, spices, broth, and water. Stir well.
  • Seal the lid and pressure cook on High for 12 minutes.
  • Quick release pressure.
  • Partially blend half the soup with an immersion blender, leaving it thick and chunky.
  • Stir in cream if using. Taste and adjust salt and seasoning.
Notes
  • If not thick enough, blend more or add extra sweet potato puree.
  • Freezes well in SouperCubes.