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    Creamy Tomato Soup with Chicken

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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:
    • Creamy Chicken Tomato Bisque

    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. 
    4.88 from 41 votes
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 5 cups
    Calories 252 kcal

    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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    Recipe by Tara Bench originally published in Ladies’ Home Journal Sept/09. Photography Alexandra Rowley. Food Styling Roscoe Betsil. Prop Styling Jen Everett.<?small>

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    Comments

    1. Kaedi says

      October 15, 2014 at 8:22 pm

      Making this tonight! And I'm loving the kid tip!

      Reply
      • tarateaspoon says

        October 15, 2014 at 9:33 pm

        Awesome! Let me know how you like it!

        Reply
    2. Mary says

      July 19, 2018 at 6:26 pm

      Kids and toothpicks go together well! This soup is fabulous!

      Reply
    3. Jacqui DeBono says

      February 18, 2020 at 12:25 pm

      The toothpick idea is genius! We all love tomato soup, but only one kid likes chicken and the kid that likes chicken doesn't like cheese (but the other one loves cheese!). This looks gorgeous and tomatoey and creamy - some of my fave things!

      Reply
    4. Tatiana says

      February 18, 2020 at 3:43 pm

      Great toothpick idea! This soup looks so good, lucky I have all the ingredients home cause it's gonna be my dinner tonight!

      Reply
    5. Jenni LeBaron says

      February 18, 2020 at 4:38 pm

      Tomato soup is so comforting but on its own I find that its not always super filling. I love that this recipe includes chicken for protein rounding this out into a hearty, healthy, and tasty meal!

      Reply
    6. Pam Greer says

      February 19, 2020 at 7:06 pm

      My husband and I were just talking about having some tomato soup for lunch tomorrow!! This is perfect timing! I can't wait to try it!

      Reply
    7. Anna says

      February 21, 2020 at 6:26 am

      Your chicken tomato soup looks so creamy and so delicious! Perfect for a midweek lunch or dinner! I'm also finding tomato soup on it's own a bit bland and boring, but love the idea of adding chicken for extra texture and flavour!

      Reply
    8. Marisa F. Stewart says

      February 22, 2020 at 2:09 pm

      I'm not usually a fan of tomato soup but once I saw the recipe and read the ingredients I was fascinated. I had everything I needed so I decided to make it. Whoa! It was delicious. I had it with a grilled cheese sandwich and they made a perfect pair.

      Reply
    9. Danielle says

      February 23, 2020 at 7:55 pm

      Now this is what I call a chicken bisque - the consistency, the color, the looks - everything is just perfect!

      Reply
    10. Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life says

      February 23, 2020 at 11:21 pm

      This sounds so delicious! My husband loves tomato soup but often complains that it's just not filling enough. I'm sure he'd love this chicken variation!

      Reply
    11. kita says

      February 24, 2020 at 10:52 am

      Why have I never thought to pair tomato soup with chicken? This is so incredibly comforting and delicious!

      Reply
    12. Julie says

      February 24, 2020 at 2:45 pm

      Literally eating this amazing soup as I write this! It's so much easier than I expected and is absolutely delicious.

      Reply
    13. Mary says

      February 24, 2020 at 9:52 pm

      Goodness! This is absolutely a must-try! It looks so delicious!

      Reply
    14. Mary says

      February 24, 2020 at 9:54 pm

      This soup looks glorious! I will most certainly try it!

      Reply
    15. Beth says

      October 01, 2020 at 3:47 pm

      This looks so delicious and perfect for the fall season! Can't wait to make this!

      Reply
    16. Amanda says

      October 01, 2020 at 6:56 pm

      This soup looks fantastic, perfect for this fall weather!

      Reply
    17. Beti | easyweeknightrecipes says

      October 02, 2020 at 9:29 am

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

      Reply
    18. Catalina says

      October 03, 2020 at 4:56 am

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

      Reply
    19. Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says

      October 12, 2020 at 3:56 pm

      I love how creamy and tasty this is!!

      Reply

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