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    TaraTeaspoon » Recipes » Soups + Stews + Chili

    Creamy Tomato Soup with Chicken

    Published: Feb 7, 2020 · Updated: Sep 16, 2024 by Tara Teaspoon · This page contains affiliate and sponsored links. See my full disclosure

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    Creamy Tomato Soup with Chicken in white bowl
    Creamy tomato soup with chicken in white bowl
    Creamy Tomato Soup with Chicken

    A creamy tomato soup recipe, called a tomato bisque. With tender chicken to be hearty and filling–you can make in under an hour!


    Chicken Tomato Bisque recipe image

    My favorite homemade tomato soup is easy, delicious and creamy! You can make this in just a few minutes with pantry staples.

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    • Tomato bisque soup recipe
    • Make vegan creamy tomato soup
    • How to make creamy tomato soup:
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    Made with pantry staples

    Homemade creamy tomato soup is comfort food at it's finest.

    First, this is an easy, really good creamy tomato soup. Make it in under an hour—we all have things to do, people to see.

    With ingredients like canned tomatoes, garlic, carrots, onions and broth, you probably don't have to do much shopping for dinner tonight.

    I added fresh oregano to this simple soup to take it up a notch. If you want you can sub dried oregano from the spice rack.

    Add shredded rotisserie chicken (leftovers are awesome for this!), and it makes a complete meal—right in the bowl.

    More of my delicious soup recipes:

    • Mexican Tomatillo and Beef Soup
    • Mushroom Ravioli Soup
    • My Best Winter Soups Collection
    • Butternut Squash Soup with easy flavor variations

    Tomato bisque soup recipe

    The definition of a bisque originated with a seafood soup, with cream and the tender meat of shellfish.

    A broth is made with the shellfish and other ingredients. The fish is removed and the soup gets pureed. A little cream is usually added and the fish goes back in.

    These days you'll find any silky, creamy soup called a bisque. I think this qualifies for a few lovely reasons.

    I use tomatoes, cream and chicken broth to make a velvety and creamy tomato soup. Then I add chicken to the silky soup. Just my take on a classic!

    Make vegan creamy tomato soup

    Make this tomato soup vegan by swapping a few ingredients.

    • Use vegetable broth in place of the chicken broth.
    • Use a nut milk creamer like cashew or hemp seed milk in place of the cream.
    • Leave out the chicken. Add cubed tofu if you'd like.
    Chicken Tomato Bisque in a white bowl with large spoon

    Different kinds of soup

    A silky, creamy soup is called a bisque. A thick soup is usually called a stew. A chowder has clams or corn and potatoes. There are broth soups and pureed soups.

    This tomato bisque soup is dreamy on it's own or with chicken. Check out my tip for serving it to kids below.

    Kid-Style

    As much as we’d like to deny it, kids are picky. Also, grown women like me are picky, but that’s for another time.

    So unless your children are like my food-hero-nephew Jackson, who asks for broccoli for breakfast, here’s a thought:

    Don’t add the chicken to the soup (also leave off the beautiful leafy oregano garnish). Cut chicken into little bites along with some squares of bread and cheese and hand the child some toothpicks. Let them dunk skewered bites of these morsels into the tomato soup. FTW*

    *That means “for the win” for people like me who had to Google it.

    How to make creamy tomato soup:

    Here's how to make my creamy tomato soup recipe in a few easy steps.

    • Cook the carrot, onion and garlic so they are fragrant and soft.

    • I added flour to help the silky and velvety texture come through.

    • Add the tomatoes, broth and oregano and simmer.

    • Puree the soup in a blender and add the cream, and chicken if desired.

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    Creamy Chicken Tomato Bisque

    Tara Teaspoon
    A Chicken Tomato Bisque recipe that is creamy and smooth. Make it in under an hour! Add chicken for a complete meal in a bowl the whole family will love. 
    4.87 from 53 votes
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    Work Time 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Soup
    Servings 5 cups

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 carrot (chopped)
    • 1 medium onion (chopped)
    • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
    • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 can (28-oz) can whole tomatoes with juice
    • 1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
    • 1 teaspoon chopped oregano
    • ¼ cup heavy cream
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 2 cups (12 oz) shredded cooked chicken

    Instructions
     

    • In a 6-qt pot over medium-high heat, combine olive oil, carrot, onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally until onion is soft, 6 to 8 min. Stir in flour until vegetables are coated, then add tomatoes. Add broth and ½ teaspoon oregano and stir, breaking up tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook 8 to 10 min.
    • Working in small batches, puree soup in a blender of food processor and transfer back to pot. Stir in cream, salt and chicken and heat through. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper and serve garnished with remaining oregano.

    Notes

    This is an easy, really good creamy tomato soup. Make it in under an hour.
    Be sure to blend this tomato bisque in batches in the blender so it doesn't splatter out.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 12gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 381mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2373IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 2mg
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    I’ve been in food publishing for over 25 years, creating recipes & food-styling for magazines, books, television, food brands, & advertising. With two cookbooks under my belt and thousands of my recipes at your fingertips, I hope you'll be inspired to spend more time in the kitchen!

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    1. Amanda says

      October 01, 2020 at 6:56 pm

      This soup looks fantastic, perfect for this fall weather!

      Reply
    2. Beti | easyweeknightrecipes says

      October 02, 2020 at 9:29 am

      Such a fantastic soup! I can't wait to try it!!

      Reply
    3. Catalina says

      October 03, 2020 at 4:56 am

      Love how creamy is this soup! It's exactly what I need right now!

      Reply
    4. Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says

      October 12, 2020 at 3:56 pm

      I love how creamy and tasty this is!!

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    5. Michele says

      January 26, 2025 at 2:16 pm

      Just making this for the first time. It sounds wonderful. Can you also add celery along with the onions and carrots to the soup base?

      Reply
      • Tara Teaspoon says

        January 28, 2025 at 1:19 pm

        Hi Michele. You could certainly add celery. I made it with just onions and carrots to keep the flavor simple, but celery would be just fine.

        Reply
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