This Paleo Creamy Chicken Tomato Soup is the perfect easy dinner. Ready in 30 minutes, so delicious, and healthy. Whole30, gluten free, dairy free, and low FODMAP.
Low FODMAP Soup
I'm back with another low FODMAP recipe that is easy and delicious! One of the huge adjustments of this diet is no garlic or garlic powder! I was used to adding that to everything and without it some recipes taste kind of flat. Well, I discovered garlic infused oil is allowed and it's been a life saver! I've been using it for so many recipes to add that distinct flavor and it's working. I found some at a health food store and then I ordered more from Amazon.
Now about this soup- it is so easy to make and comes together quickly. It's made in one pan which is always nice for cleanup. I used a cast iron brasier, but a stock pot or dutch oven will work great as well. Using fire roasted canned tomatoes for this is the best because they have more flavor and don't taste as "canned".
I use chicken thighs for this, but chicken breasts will work as well. It would also be great without chicken and served as a side dish. Using meat makes it more of a meal for sure.
Dairy Free Soup
This soup is naturally gluten free, using coconut milk makes it dairy free and it also happens to be Whole30. But it is comforting, warm, and no one will guess it's "health" food. The combination of garlic, tomato, and basil is so perfect and satisfying. I know we are coming out of soup weather, but I think this is good enough to make even in the summer. Maybe with fresh tomatoes? That would be delicious!
You will love this easy paleo creamy chicken tomato soup that is creamy, hearty, and so flavorful! Here are some more soups to try:
- Paleo Italian Wedding Soup
- Ham and Potato Soup (paleo)
- Paleo Loaded Baked Potato Soup
- Mexican Meatball Soup (paleo)
*Updated on 3/25/18 to include Instant Pot Instructions*
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Paleo Creamy Chicken Tomato Soup
Ingredients
- 2 14.5oz cans fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 cup bone broth or water
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup packed fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons garlic oil
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 13.5 oz can full fat coconut milk
Instructions
- In a large stock pot or cast iron brasier, combine the tomatoes, broth or water, pepper, salt, basil, and garlic oil. Str together and place the chicken in the mixture, covering the pieces as much as possible.
- Cook on medium heat, covered, for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, take out chicken and set on a plate, and blend soup with an immersion blender.
- Add in coconut milk and stir to combine.
- Cut up cooked chicken and add back in. Cook on medium for 5 more minutes and serve.
- Top with addition basil and garlic oil if desired.
Instant Pot Instructions
- Place tomatoes, water, pepper, salt, basil, garlic oil, and chicken in the Instant Pot. Stir well and place the top on. Secure it and make the the valve is closed. Hit the "manual" button and reduce time to 7 minutes. Once done cooking hit "cancel" and release the valve.
- Remove the chicken to a plate and chop. Blend the soup with an immersions blender. Add in the coconut milk and chicken and cook (sauté) for 5 minutes.
Kaitlyn says
This looks delicious! Do you think I could make it in the crockpot? That way it is cooking while I am at work. I’m assuming I would put all the first ingredients in with the raw chicken and set my crockpot to like 5 hours. Then when I get home I can shred the chicken and add the coconut milk and let that cook for a little bit longer. Do you think that could work?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Kaitlyn- yes, that's exactly what I would do! I hope you love it!
Eve says
This is a beautiful soup, and so very simple that I had to email it to friends. I used fresh garlic with the oil. New to your web site, I am now checking out the desserts! Cheesecake is next! Thank you.
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome, Eve! Thanks for trying it and sharing it! I hope you find many more recipes you love!
Carrie Simpson says
Making this tonight! I don’t have garlic oil, would fresh garlic and regular olive oil work? How much fresh garlic would you recommend?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Carrie- yes, fresh garlic will work great! You may not need the oil at all, but if you want you can add a tablespoon. Hope you love it!
Leighanna says
I made his exactly like the recipe then, because I love some chunky tomatoes too (and I needed a little more soup for a few extra people), I added a third can of the fire roasted tomatoes with the coconut milk and shredded chicken, and a dash more salt/pepper! YUMMY!!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks for trying my recipe, Leighanna! I'm so glad you like it! 🙂
Mary Barber says
I made the soup yesterday. I love it. I used chicken breast. Great recipe & simple to make. Thank you!
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome, Mary! Thanks for trying my recipe, I'm so glad you like it!
Gina says
I made this recipe before and it was delicious! Just curious, do you think it would work in the slow cooker on low for 4-6 hours? I would add the coconut milk in at the very end for about 15 minutes. Thoughts?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Gina- I think that would work great. Cook it, remove the chicken to shred, blend, add in the chicken and coconut milk.
Gina says
Awesome, thanks!
Amy says
I tried beef instead of chicken and added coconut milk to the recipe but I think the coconut part ruined the entire soup! Will try using chicken next time l, hopefully it will come out like the picture!
Jessica DeMay says
Sorry the soup was ruined, Amy! I do hope you try it with chicken!
Kay says
Have you tried this in your Instant Pot?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Kay- I haven't, but it would totally work. Place all the ingredients besides the coconut milk in the IP, hit the "manual" button and reduce it to 13 minutes. Cook, quick release, shred the chicken, add it back in, add in the coconut milk. I hope you try it!
Kay says
I tried it in my Instant Pot! I was using some leftover chicken, so I cooked the tomato mixture about 5 minutes, added the chicken, and cooked 2 minutes. After I added the coconut milk, I cooked it another minute. Delicious!
Cheryl says
Can you freeze this soup? I’m the only one that really likes it so I’d love to freeze in individual servings and heat up as I can! Thanks!
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Cheryl- Yes, you can freeze it. I hope you love it!
Andria Stephens says
I found this recipe a week ago while searching for whole 30 soups and have now made it 3 times ?. I add about 1/2 to 1 Tbs Red Curry paste at the end with the coconut milk and it is a delicious addition!!
Jessica DeMay says
I'm so glad you like it, Andria! That addition of curry paste sounds delicious. I need to try that next time!