Description
Indulge in the rich, velvety warmth of this Creamy Chicken Tomato Soup, perfect for chilly days and cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Finely chop the onion and garlic. Set aside.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: In a large pot over medium heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion and garlic for about 3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Add Chicken: Place the whole chicken breasts into the pot. Sear them for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour in Tomatoes and Broth: Add the diced tomatoes (including juice) and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
- Stir in Heavy Cream: After simmering for about 20 minutes, pour in the heavy cream and stir gently until well combined.
- Season and Serve: Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes before serving warm in bowls garnished with fresh basil leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg