Chicken and Tomato Basil Soup Creamy Chicken Tomato Basil Soup with Fresh Herbs Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless chicken breast or thighs, cooked and shredded 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes 4 cups chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version) 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional) Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (plus more for garnish) 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Parmesan cheese, for topping (optional) Directions: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Stir and bring to a simmer. Let the soup simmer for 10–12 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Stir in the cooked shredded chicken and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes. Reduce heat and stir in the cream, basil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Let heat through but do not boil. Serve hot, garnished with extra basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan if desired. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes Kcal: 370 kcal | Servings: 6 servings #chickensoup #tomatobasilsoup #comfortfood #souprecipes #easyhomemade #creamychicken #herbsoup #quickdinner #simplecomfort #soupseason #souplovers #heartybowl #lowcarbmeals #cozykitchen #freshbasil #easyfamilydinners #tomatolovers #chickenrecipes #weekdaycomfort #flavorfulsoups A bowl of this Creamy Chicken and Tomato Basil Soup is like a warm hug on a cold day. Rich, comforting, and packed with fresh basil and tender chicken!