Description
A comforting and healthy chicken tomato soup that combines tender chicken, rich tomatoes, and creamy goodness, 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
- Gather all your ingredients. Make sure you have everything on hand before you start cooking.
- Heat some oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until soft and fragrant (about 3 to 4 minutes).
- Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juice) and chicken broth, stirring well.
- Sprinkle in Italian seasoning, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes to combine flavors.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and heavy cream for richness.
- Let it simmer on low for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
Pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or a toasted sandwich. Consider adding toppings like grated Parmesan cheese or croutons.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg