Chicken Tikka Masala Soup
Updated Jul 14, 2025, Published on Mar 05, 2023
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This Chicken Tikka Masala Soup is the fourth recipe in my Fall Soup Series!
A soup version of one of my favorite dishes - Chicken Tikka Masala! This soup is full of spices. It's savory, creamy, and spicy.
This soup is amazing on it's own but pairing it with some homemade garlic naan was INCREDIBLE. I used this recipe for the garlic naan. It's made with greek yogurt and doesn't require any yeast or rising time.
Chicken Tikka Masala Soup Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Ghee, Butter, or Avocado Oil - I used Ghee from Trader Joe's
- 1 tbsp Ginger - I used 3 frozen Crushed Ginger Cubes from Trader Joe's. I highly recommend keeping these in the freezer. Super convenient!
- 6 cloves Garlic
- 1 White Onion
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 28 oz San Marzano Whole Peeled Tomatoes
- 2.5 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 3 cups Rotisserie Chicken - you can also make your own chicken, but rotisserie chicken is tasty and convenient
- Cilantro to serve
- Garlic Naan - I HIGHLY recommend making some garlic naan for serving! I used this recipe.
Spice Mix
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 2 tsp Coriander
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 2 tsp Garam Masala
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
Instructions
Heat ghee in a Dutch Oven or large pot over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic, and onion. Sprinkle in a pinch of salt. Cook for 7 minutes until fragrant and softened, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, combine all seasonings in the spice mix in a bowl. Pour into the Dutch Oven and stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes.
Pour in the tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium low to simmer. Cover the pot and simmer for 30 minutes.
Remove the lid and turn off the heat. Immersion blend or transfer to a blender. Blend until smooth.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Stir in the shredded chicken. Season to taste with salt.
Serve immediately with cilantro and garlic naan.
Be sure to check out the other soup recipes in my Fall Soup Series as well!
One Pot
Easy Tomato Soup
30 Minutes or Less
Peanut Butter Miso Noodle Soup
One Pot
Pesto Orzo White Bean Soup
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Chicken Tikka Masala Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Ghee, Butter, or Avocado Oil
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, grated or minced; I used 3 frozen Crushed Ginger Cubes from Trader Joe's
- 6 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 White Onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt, or to taste; divided
- 28 oz San Marzano Whole Peeled Tomatoes, 1 can
- 2.5 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 3 cups Rotisserie Chicken, or about 1 rotisserie chicken; shredded
- Fresh Cilantro, to serve
- Garlic Naan, optional to serve but highly encouraged - see notes for recipe
Spice Mix
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 2 teaspoon Coriander
- 2 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 2 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
Instructions
- Heat ghee in a Dutch Oven or large pot over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic, and onion. Sprinkle in a pinch of salt. Cook for 7 minutes until fragrant and softened, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, combine all seasonings in the spice mix in a bowl. Pour into the Dutch Oven and stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium low to simmer. Cover the pot and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and turn off the heat. Immersion blend or transfer to a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Stir in the shredded chicken. Season to taste with salt.
- Serve immediatly with cilantro and garlic naan.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Carol, your Chicken Tikka Masala Soup recipe was an absolute revelation! The innovative twist on a classic dish by turning it into a soup was genius. It was comforting, flavorful, and the perfect meal for a chilly evening. The spices were spot on, creating a rich and aromatic experience. Thank you for sharing this creative and delicious recipe!
Thank you for such a nice review! It’s definitely a perfect recipe for a chilly day!
Okay wowwww I was very skeptical because Indian food is so hard to replicate at home but this came out AWESOME. I night try using coconut milk instead of heavy cream but otherwise it is so. Good.