Tomato Basil Chicken Soup

How does some hearty and healthy tomato basil soup with shredded chicken and rice sound on a cold winter day?

Sounded pretty awesome to me, so I made some. 🙂

This is a staple in my kitchen because it’s so easy to make, keeps well, and is packed with healthy nutrients.

Did you know that a single tomato can provide 40% of the daily recommended amount of Vitamin C?

Vitamin C is an important antioxidant that helps prevent cancer-causing free radicals from damaging our body’s systems. 

Tomatoes are also a great source of potassium and iron. Potassium is vital in maintaining nerve health, and iron is essential for our blood health.

I topped this delicious soup with some avocado, cherry tomatoes, and a little white pepper, and had it for lunch over a scoop of rice.

Tomato Basil Chicken Soup

Servings: 4

1 yellow onion, diced
2-4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup avocado oil (olive oil also excellent)
2 cans diced tomatoes (I use 14.5 oz cans of Muir Glen fire roasted tomatoes – they’re amazing)
1 cup vegetable stock or broth
1 cup almond milk (or milk of your choice)
1/4-1/2 cup fresh basil
2 cups pre-baked and shredded chicken

1. Chop onion and mince garlic. Add it to a large saute pan with oil and cook on medium til onions are getting translucent.
2. Stir in tomatoes. Cover and cook for 10-12 min, stirring regularly.
3. Remove from heat and transfer to a blender (I use a ladle for this operation so it doesn’t spill).
4. Blend to make a nice even consistency.
5. Add stock and milk. Blend until smooth. Add additional liquid to adjust consistency.
6. Add in basil and pulse a few times to roughly chop it in.
7. Add salt and pepper to taste.
8. Add a serving of chicken to a bowl (I use about 1/3-1/2 cup) – a scoop of rice or quinoa too is awesome and makes for a more hearty meal.
9. Pour soup over and top with garnishes. I like a little fresh chopped basil, avocado and cherry tomatoes. For a spicier soup, try adding some crushed chili flakes or jalapeno!

Give it a try, see how you like it! It’s so easy to make.

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References:

Story, Erica N. et. al. “An Update on Health Effects of Tomato Lycopene.” National Center for Biotechnology Information. NCBI, 4 December 2013. Web. 28 December 2015. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3850026/>