Description

This Best Chicken Tomato Soup is a comforting and creamy homemade soup featuring shredded cooked chicken, diced vegetables, and rich tomato broth. Perfect for a cozy meal, it combines hearty chicken, fragrant garlic and oregano, and the creaminess of heavy cream to deliver a flavorful and satisfying dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any season.

Ingredients

Chicken and Vegetables

2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
1 carrot, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
1 medium onion, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, freshly minced

Seasonings and Liquids

1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp kosher salt
28 oz canned whole tomatoes, crushed by hand
1.5 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp olive oil (or any neutral oil like canola)

Thickening Agent

1/4 cup all-purpose flour (King Arthur all-purpose flour recommended)

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Instructions

Prepare the base: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions, carrots, and minced garlic, sautéing until the vegetables are softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Add flour: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir well to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, to eliminate the raw flour taste and create a roux-like base for the soup.
Add liquids and seasonings: Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and chicken broth gradually while stirring to avoid lumps. Add the dried oregano and kosher salt, then bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Simmer the soup: Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the soup simmer for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the soup to slightly thicken.
Add chicken and cream: Stir in the shredded cooked chicken and heavy cream. Heat through for another 5 minutes without boiling to keep the cream from curdling.
Final taste and serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of grated cheese.

Notes

Using rotisserie chicken is a time-saving way to add flavor and protein.
For a smoother texture, you can blend the soup before adding the chicken and cream.
If you prefer a thicker soup, add additional flour in a slurry with water, stirring slowly during simmering.
Heavy cream can be substituted with half-and-half or coconut cream for a different richness level or dietary preference.