Description
This comforting soup combines tender chicken, rich tomatoes, and a creamy broth, making it perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Gather all your ingredients.
- Sauté the onion and garlic: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until soft and fragrant (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the tomatoes and broth: Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juice) and chicken broth. Stir well.
- Season the soup: Sprinkle in Italian seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer the base: Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Add chicken and cream: Stir in shredded chicken and heavy cream until incorporated.
- Final simmer: Let it simmer on low for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve with garnish: Serve hot, topped with fresh basil.
Notes
This soup pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or grilled cheese sandwiches. Add Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken soup, tomato soup, comfort food, easy soup recipes