Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken Soup: 35-Minute Comfort Magic
A comforting and nutritious Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken Soup packed with immune-boosting ingredients. Perfect for cold weather, weight loss, or a quick family meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until no longer pink (5-6 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until soft (3 minutes).
- Add chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in cooked chicken, heavy cream, and fresh basil. Cook for 5 more minutes.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For keto version: Use full-fat coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
- For low-calorie version: Skip cream and add 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt.
- Freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Add spinach or kale for extra nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg