Chick-fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup

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My copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe is even better than the original! It's a creamy tortilla soup using two kinds of beans, corn, and green chiles, all topped off with tortilla strips. This is one homemade chicken tortilla soup recipe that will make you want to lick the bowl clean - the reviews speak for themselves!

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• What goes good with Chicken Tortilla Soup?
• Storing Chicken Tortilla Soup
• Reheating Tortilla Soup
• Copycat Chick-fil-A Recipes
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Chick-fil-A Tortilla Soup Recipe

I'm not exaggerating when I tell you this is better than the chicken tortilla soup Chick-fil-A makes! It's just like the original recipe, but as a homemade tortilla soup, tastes even better. Just like my copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Noodle!

Even better? It takes under an hour to make. Yup, under an hour! This is a quick, budget-friendly, and easy chicken tortilla soup recipe that will have you thinking twice about stopping at the drive thru!

I made this tonight! It was great!!! I made two pots…one with chicken. And the other pot without chicken for my vegans. Everyone loved it!! It’s a keeper!

Linda on Instagram

Chicken Tortilla Soup Chick-fil-A Ingredients

• Olive Oil: You will need a little olive oil for sauteing the onions and garlic.
• Onion: Use a yellow sweet onion, medium in size. You can also use white onion. Avoid red onion, though!
• Garlic: You can mince your own garlic or use garlic paste.
• Seasoning: The seasoning in this soup is a blend of cumin, dried oregano, and sea salt.
• Beans: We're using two types of beans for this dish, so you'll need a can of cannellini beans and a can of black beans.
• Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles: Canned, such as Rotel brand. I often use the more budget-friendly store brand and it works great!
• Corn: We're using creamed corn in addition to whole kernel corn for this dish, so you will need one can of both.
• Shredded Chicken: I make my own pulled chicken from scratch either by using 4 chicken breasts (a perfect amount for this soup) or by roasting a whole chicken, but you can also use store-bought rotisserie chicken. Let it cool enough to handle before you shred it.
• Lime Juice: Necessary to achieve that perfect flavor balance!
• Tortilla Strips: Or tortilla chips, for topping.

I've made it several times now, for my family and its an easy meal to prep and deliver to people who may need a little help at home! It's definitely a requested favorite! Thank you!

Heather on Pinterest

Chick-fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped medium yellow onion to the pot and saute with minced garlic until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
   
2. Stir in cumin, dried oregano, and sea salt.
   
3. Add cannellini beans (do not drain!) to a blender and puree. Reserve the remaining can of cannellini beans to add to the soup later for whole beans.
   
4. Stir the pureed beans into the pot with the onion and garlic. Add diced tomatoes with green chiles, cream-style corn, and a can of corn to the pot. Do not drain any of the cans.
   
5. Add deboned and shredded chicken from one whole roasted or rotisserie chicken to the pot.
   
6. Mix in the remaining cannellini beans and black beans. Do not drain the cans of their liquid. Stir to combine.
   
7. Let the soup simmer over medium heat until fully heated through, about 20 to 30 minutes. Add the juice of 1 lime and season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with tortilla strips to serve, and enjoy!
   

On winter nights at our house, it is always a toss-up between this soup and my chicken chili recipe! They are both so easy to prepare and so delicious!

Chick-fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup Tips

• Do not drain any of the cans of their liquid in this recipe. If you drain the liquid, your creamy chicken tortilla soup will not have the right consistency.
• If you feel the soup is too thick, use low-sodium chicken broth to lighten it up.
• I love using leftover turkey during the holidays to make this recipe.
• If you want to spice things up, add a teaspoon of chili powder or taco seasoning.

"One of the best soups I’ve ever made! My husband and I love this recipe! Definitely a wonderful soup for a cold winter’s night! Thank you"

Jennifer on Pinterest

What goes good with Chicken Tortilla Soup?

• Sliced avocado
• Tortilla strips, tortilla chips, or Fritos chips
• Sour cream
• Avocado crema
• Sliced jalapenos
• Shredded cheese
• Fresh cilantro
• Lime juice
• Warm Tortillas
• Air Fryer Tortilla Chips

Storing Chicken Tortilla Soup

1. Let the soup cool down to room temperature.
2. Put the soup in airtight containers or resealable bags.
3. Store it in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 2-3 months if you want to keep it longer. This soup freezes really well.

Reheating Tortilla Soup

1. For refrigerated soup, heat it on the stove or in the microwave.
2. On the stove, warm it in a pot over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
3. In the microwave, use a microwave-safe container, heat in 1-minute increments, and stir until it's hot.
4. If the soup is frozen, thaw it in the fridge first, then reheat as mentioned above.
5. Taste and adjust the seasonings before serving.
6. Add fresh garnishes like cilantro, avocado, cheese, or tortilla strips for extra flavor.

Copycat Chick-fil-A Recipes

• Chick-fil-A Nuggets
• Chick-fil-A Lemon Kale Caesar Salad
• Chick-fil-A Chicken Noodle Soup
• Chick-fil-A Sauce

I am so excited for you to try this copycat chicken tortilla soup recipe from Chick-fil-A. It is seriously so delicious, and combined with my other copycat Chick-fil-A recipes, I bet you'll start making all of your favorites at home - I know I do!

Loved it! ❤️ Didn't understand how I'd get soup without water/broth/cream/etc, but it worked like magic and it was amazing!

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