Thinking of roasting (instead of boiling or steaming) carrots to add to my chicken soup. Any thoughts or ideas?

Hell yes.

Roasted veggies are fantastic for just about everything. Try roasted brussel sprouts! Toss with a little olive oil, salt and pepper and you have the makings of popcorn b-sprouts! Eat 'em up like a bowl of popcorn - can't get enough of them!

Fabulous idea!

I concur with the above. I most always roast any vegetables I put in soups and there is a depth of flavor added that is wonderful.

Interesting idea. How could it NOT be delicious? Roasted veggies are so good.

Sometimes I take the carrots that cooked in the soup and glaze them before putting them back for service.

YES! I always roast root vegetables before adding to many dishes. I think roasting is the best way to really bring the earthy flavor out. I scrub, cut into even size, toss with a little melted butter and olive oil, salt & pepper & roast. Yummy!

I second drbabs -- chicken soup with roasted veggies is amazing and here's a recipe to prove it!!!

http://www.food52.com/recipes/14590_chicken_soup_roast_vegetables

It's a wonderful idea. I bet it will be great. Throw some onions in there, too.