Chicken Tikka Masala Soup

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Ghee (or neutral oil ); 1 tablespoon Ginger (grated or minced); 6 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 White Onion (chopped); 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt (divided ); 28 ounces San Marzano Whole Peeled Tomatoes (1 can); 2½ cups Chicken Broth; 1 cup Heavy Cream; 3 cups Shredded Chicken; Fresh Cilantro (for serving); 2 teaspoons Garam Masala; 2 teaspoons Paprika; 2 teaspoons Coriander; 1 teaspoon Cumin; 1 teaspoon Turmeric; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; ½ teaspoon Cayenne; ½ teaspoon Cinnamon

5 steps

Prep:15minCook:45min

This Chicken Tikka Masala Soup combines shredded chicken, tomatoes, warm spices, and heavy cream in a rich, creamy soup inspired by classic chicken tikka masala. Serve with warm naan for dipping.

Updated at: Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:27:20 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories370.2 kcal (19%)

Total Fat28.7 g (41%)

Carbs12.7 g (5%)

Sugars7.1 g (8%)

Protein16.3 g (33%)

Sodium1578.9 mg (79%)

Fiber3.6 g (13%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

2 tablespoonsGhee

or neutral oil

1 tablespoonGinger

1 tablespoonKosher Salt

divided

28 ouncesMarzano Whole Peeled Tomatoes can

2 ½ cupschicken broth

3 cupschicken

2 teaspoonsgaram masala

2 teaspoonspaprika

2 teaspoonscoriander

1 teaspooncumin

1 teaspoonturmeric

1 teaspoonchili powder

½ teaspooncayenne

½ teaspooncinnamon

Instructions

Step 1

Build the base: Heat the ghee in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic, onion, and a pinch of salt. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 7 minutes.

Step 2

Toast the spices: Sprinkle in the spice mix and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 3

Simmer: Stir in the tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 4

Blend and finish: Remove from the heat and blend until smooth using an immersion blender or carefully transfer to a blender. Stir in the heavy cream and shredded chicken. Season to taste with salt.

Step 5

Serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve with garlic naan, if desired.

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