# Warming Tikka Masala Soups Panera Has a Tasty New Chicken Tikka Masala Soup for Winter By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2023-01-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-tikka-masala-soup References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2023/01/panera-serves-up-new-chicken-tikka-masala-soup.html)  Panera is helping consumers stay warm (and full) this winter with the launch of its new Chicken Tikka Masala Soup. For those unfamiliar, Chicken Tikka Masala is a dish that consists of roasted marinated chicken chunks in a spiced sauce. Now Panera is serving up this flavorful combination in a sippable format. The new Panera's Chicken Tikka Masala Soup combines chicken with butternut squash, black lentils, and kale, all stewed in a rich curried tomato broth. The whole thing is rounded out with tamarind, coconut milk, and classic Indian spices for added flavor. Plus, a sprinkling of brown rice and quinoa on top adds an extra dimension of flavor. Panera's new Chicken Tikka Masala Soup is available now at participating locations nationwide. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Flavored Soups:** The trend of flavored soups will gain popularity, and more brands will experiment with unique flavors. - **Fusion Food:** The fusion of different cuisines is an opportunity for restaurants and food makers to create new experiences for consumers. - **Convenient Healthy Meals:** As consumers look for healthy meal options, offering convenient, pre-made soups can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for food companies. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurant Industry:** Incorporating unique and flavorful soups in the menu is an opportunity for restaurants to differentiate themselves from competitors and attract a wider customer base. - **Packaged Food Industry:** The trend of flavored soups and convenient healthy meals presents an opportunity for packaged food companies to offer ready-to-eat soup options that cater to busy and health-conscious consumers. - **Spice Industry:** With the growing popularity of fusion foods, the spice industry can offer unique spice blends that cater to the demand for new and exotic flavor combinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thai-Inspired Menu Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thai-chicken-soup.md) - [Savory Cilantro-Infused Chilis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearty-fireside-chili.md) - [Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salata-salad-kitchen.md) - [Warming Chicken Tortilla Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-tortilla-soup.md) - [Spiced Indian Chickpea Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaat-chicken-salad.md) - [Mexican Street Corn Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-street-corn-chowder.md) - [Plant-Based Curry Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tikka-masala-curry-sauce.md) - [Festive Bakery Soup Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-soup-cup-collection.md) - [Contemporary Indian Dining Chains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tikka-shack.md)