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Tarragon Chicken Soup

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 3/15/21Updated: 9/25/21

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Tarragon Chicken Soup is pure comfort food and the perfect way to warm up on a chilly night. It has a creamy tomato base, chunks of chicken and seasoned with paprika and tarragon.

Some of my other favorite soups to make to keep warm are this yummy Clam Chowder. Sausage and Tortellini is a favorite around here and a classic Tomato Soup is always a winner!

bowl of tarragon chicken soup

What better than a pot of soup simmering on the stove on one of those cold, rainy days?! Make it the night before or in the morning and just warm it up when you are ready to eat.

two bowls of chicken tarragon soup

This soup has a secret ingredient.  I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked “now, what’s in that soup?” I shared some of the soup last week with a friend who had just had surgery and as I expected, I got a phone call. “Now, what was in that soup?”

That hard to identify flavor is tarragon.  It gives the soup amazing flavor so DO NOT leave it out.  The tarragon totally makes this soup.

What is Tarragon?

Tarragon is a culinary herb that has long skinny leaves and aromatic flavor. There are different varieties but the French version is the most common. In France, the herb is referred to as “the king of herbs” because of its ability to elevate a dish.

pot of tarragon chicken soup

What Does Tarragon Taste like?

Tarragon has a very unique flavor. It has a subtle hint of bitterness and sweetness. The taste will give you a hint of licorice and vanilla.

Tarragon goes well with fish and chicken and works perfectly in this soup.

If you are using fresh tarragon use twice the amount of dried tarragon.

How to Make Tarragon Chicken Soup

  • Put oil and butter in a pan and melt. Saute celery and onion until soft.
  • Add all the seasonings and continue to cook and stir for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add in flour and stir to coat vegetables.
adding flour to soup
  • Stir in chicken broth until broth begins to thicken. Bring to a boil.
  • Add in tomatoes and cream.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
adding tomatoes to soup

How to Make Shredded Chicken

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adding chicken to tarragon chicken soup
  • Add in chicken before serving.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes more.
  • Serve with a loaf of fresh baked French Bread.
overhead shot of tarragon chicken soup

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5 from 2 votes

Tarragon Chicken Soup

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Tarragon chicken soup has a creamy tomato base, chunks of chicken and is seasoned with paprika and tarragon.
serves: 6 servings
Prep:15 minutes
Cook:30 minutes
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Total:45 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken see tip below for preparing chicken
  • 2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 3 stalks celery diced
  • 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp. dried tarragon
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 2 tsp. paprika can use less if you want it less spicy
  • 1/2 cup and 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 14.5 oz diced or crushed tomatoes in juice.
  • 3/4 cup whipping cream.

Instructions

  • Put oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Saute onion, celery until onion is transparent, 6-7 minutes.
  • Add tarragon, oregano, garlic, and paprika, salt and pepper.
  • Cook and stir 3-4 minutes.
  • Slowly add flour. The flour will coat the veggies.
  • Once combined, slowly stir in chicken broth, stirring well as you pour in.
  • Bring to a boil and it will thicken.
  • Add tomatoes and cream.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add chicken and simmer 10 minutes more (this last step can be done right before serving if you have made the soup ahead of time)

Chicken Tip:

  • I buy the boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
  • This tip was shared with me by one of the wonderful women I have met through my direct sales business!
  • Fill a 9 x 9 or 9 x 13 (depending on how many chicken breasts you are cooking) with about 1/4 – 1/2 inch of water.
  • Place chicken breasts in water.
  • Cover with wax paper.
  • Place in microwave.
  • For two chicken breasts (this will make about 2 cups of chicken) I cook them about 10 minutes (will vary depending on the size of the breast and the strength of your microwave, mine is old!)
  • If they are not quite cooked all the way let them sit and “steam” for a few minutes and they will continue cooking.
  • It makes the meat nice and moist and it is quick and easy method!

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 234kcal (12%) Carbohydrates: 7g (2%) Protein: 3g (6%) Fat: 23g (35%) Saturated Fat: 15g (94%) Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 56mg (19%) Sodium: 1850mg (80%) Potassium: 389mg (11%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 1g (1%) Vitamin A: 1464IU (29%) Vitamin C: 25mg (30%) Calcium: 68mg (7%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Main Dish
Cuisine:American
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  1. Liz says

    Posted on 10/24 at 10:19 am

    Thanks Leigh Anne for the nice soup recipe.

    Reply
  2. PJ @ Planned in Pencil says

    Posted on 10/27 at 1:55 pm

    I am all about soup right now, when fall and winter come there is nothing better than a big bowl of warm!!! Thanks for sharing at the Pinworthy Project Party. I’m Pinning!

    Reply
  3. SE in Oregon says

    Posted on 10/27 at 12:44 pm

    Not sure if I am doing something wrong, but when I try to click on the link to the Chicken Parmesan Soup, it brings up the Baked Potato Soup. Would love to see the recipe for the Chicken Parmesan Soup. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 10/27 at 5:49 pm

      Sorry about that – I’ve got the link fixed now.

      Reply
  4. Leigh Anne says

    Posted on 3/14 at 2:30 pm

    Christina, Rhodes rolls are a frozen yeast roll. You could make your own roll dough and just shape it into golf ball size pieces and freeze them and use it that way or maybe you have something similar in the freezer section in Canada. You don’t want a biscuit dough but rather a yeast roll.

    Reply
  5. Christina says

    Posted on 3/10 at 3:34 pm

    Question, I am from Canada and not sure what Rhodes rolls are, can you suggest an equivalent? Does it have to be frozen? Pilsbury has rolls and biscuits in the refrigerated section would they work?

    Reply
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