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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!
Perfect soup. Hands down. My husband and I argue over the leftovers. Love this!
Pam
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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!
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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
- 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.
- Stir in cumin, dried oregano, and sea salt.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add deboned and shredded chicken from one whole roasted or rotisserie chicken to the pot.
- Mix in the remaining cannellini beans and black beans. Do not drain the cans of their liquid. Stir to combine.
- 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!
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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
- Let the soup cool down to room temperature.
- Put the soup in airtight containers or resealable bags.
- 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
- For refrigerated soup, heat it on the stove or in the microwave.
- On the stove, warm it in a pot over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
- In the microwave, use a microwave-safe container, heat in 1-minute increments, and stir until it’s hot.
- If the soup is frozen, thaw it in the fridge first, then reheat as mentioned above.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings before serving.
- 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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Chick-fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced (or 2 Tbsp. garlic paste)
- 2 tsp. cumin
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 3 15 oz. cans cannellini beans reserve 1 can
- 2 10 oz. cans diced tomatoes with green chiles such as Rotel
- 1 15 oz. can cream-style corn
- 1 15 oz. can whole kernel corn
- 1 15 oz. can black beans
- 1 whole roasted or rotisserie chicken bones removed, meat shredded
- Juice of 1 lime
- Tortilla strips or chips for topping
Instructions
- Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped medium yellow onion to the pot and sauté with 2 cloves minced garlic (or 2 Tbsp. garlic paste) until the onion softens and becomes translucent.1 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 medium yellow onion, 2 cloves garlic
- Stir in 2 tsp. cumin, 2 tsp. dried oregano, and 1 tsp. sea salt.2 tsp. cumin, 2 tsp. dried oregano, 1 tsp. sea salt
- Add 2 cans cannellini beans to a blender and puree. Reserve the remaining 1 can cannellini beans to add to the soup later for whole beans. Do not drain beans before blending.3 15 oz. cans cannellini beans
- Stir the pureed beans into the pot. Add 2 cans diced tomatoes with green chiles, 1 can of cream-style corn, and 1 can of whole kernel corn to the pot. Do not drain any of the cans.2 10 oz. cans diced tomatoes with green chiles, 1 15 oz. can cream-style corn, 1 15 oz. can whole kernel corn
- Add shredded chicken from one whole roasted or rotisserie chicken to the pot.1 whole roasted or rotisserie chicken
- Mix in the remaining 1 can of cannellini beans and 1 can of black beans, stir to combine.1 15 oz. can black beans
- Let the soup simmer over medium heat until fully heated through, about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Add juice of 1 lime and season to taste. Top with tortilla strips to serve.Juice of 1 lime, Tortilla strips or chips
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Notes
- Do not drain any of the cans of their liquid or the texture of your creamy chicken tortilla soup will not come out right!
- Top with sliced avocado, fresh lime, tortilla strips, sour cream, cheese, and other toppings as desired. It’s delicious!
Lisa Garcia says
This was the best tortilla soup I’ve ever made. I did make the following changes to reduce the amount of sodium in the original recipe. I drained and rinsed both cans of cannellini beans and pureed them with 2 cups of chicken stock. I can’t take too much heat so I chose Rotel MILD and it still added a lot of heat to the dish. Next time around, I think I’ll just use one can of Rotel and add a can of roasted tomatoes. I simmered it much longer, as well…about two hours. I think a longer simmer produced a more complex flavor profile. I added the chicken to the soup during the last 20 minutes of cooking. Although I didn’t add lime juice at the end, I’m sure that would be a great addition, too. Make sure to add lots of tortilla strips! So yummy! One question, will this soup freeze well?
Em Beitel says
Hi Lisa! This is awesome, we’re so glad you enjoyed it! You can definitely freeze this soup and it freezes very well. I recommend freezing it in portions, although you can also freeze it in one large freezer bag. Let it cool first, then portion it out and freeze in the bags (or just in one large bag), pushing out any excess air. When you’re ready to enjoy it, let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then heat on the stove. You can also use an airtight freezer-safe container if you prefer that to bags.
Anthony says
Unlike everyone else, I did something completely different. I followed the recipe exactly as written. I did not add anything, I did not subtract anything, I did not substitute anything and I even used chicken as instructed. It was FABULOUS!
Em Beitel says
Hi Anthony! We’re so glad you enjoyed the recipe! This is one of our favorite soups, so we’re happy to hear it. Thank you for your comment!
KC says
I loved this recipe! I used mild rotel, and felt like it was missing a flavor of some kind… would you recommend using the medium rotel? Or maybe more salt?? My family said the same thing, that it was delicious but needed a little more oomph.
Em Beitel says
Hi KC! We are so glad you enjoyed it! You could definitely use medium rotel for more of a kick, or add a bit more salt or spice. You could try adding maybe a half teaspoon or so more salt and medium rotel, and see if those adjustments work for you? Thank you for your comment!
Laura says
Wonderful soup! I used the equivalent amount of chopped leeks to replace the onion since onions are very upsetting to my daughter’s digestive system…leeks are not. I also used mild Rotel, and just gave it a few grinds of fresh black pepper. Didn’t change anything else, and it was fabulous! Agreed well with everyone-happy tummies…that’s a plus! Thank you!
Em Beitel says
That’s awesome, Laura! Leeks sound like a great replacement for the onion – and that’s a great tip. So glad you all enjoyed it!
Anonymous Dog says
This recipe turned out fantastic and had a MASSIVE yield! I topped it with a bit of cheddar cheese and the tricolor tortilla strips. So tasty, and glad to have lots left over!
Em Beitel says
Thank you so much! We’re so glad you enjoyed it and have plenty leftover!
Sharon says
It’s a good base. Definitely missing something but adding toppings makes up for it. Made as written minus the rotel because I didn’t recall the original having tomatoes. Added extra salt, chili powder, chicken bouillon. Missing depth but with cheese/sour cream and tortillas it was delicious.
Em Beitel says
We’re glad you enjoyed it, Sharon! Thank you!
Alanna says
Can you clarify your nutrition information? The calories, potassium and sodium all seem high. I ask as i am trying to watch my sodium and the real chickfila soup is a salt bomb. I turned to this recipe as an alternative and have made it in the past. Thank you.
Isabel Laessig says
Alanna, thank you so much for reaching out! We use a nutrition calculator, and it would seem that somewhere along the line, it recalculated with the incorrect info. I’ve recalculated it, and you should see a more accurate count now. Of course, bear in mind that it’s calculated for 1 serving out of 4 total servings, so depending on your serving size, it may vary for you. Please enjoy, and thank you again!
Margie says
This was the best tortilla soup I’ve ever made. It was delicious, filling and dairy free. It has now become a family favorite!
Isabel Laessig says
I am so happy to hear this, Margie. So glad you and your family enjoyed it!
Brit says
THIS. IS. THE. BOMB!!!!!
We LOVE C.F.A. chicken tortilla soup. This is it! I didn’t have coriander, but we didn’t even miss it! My daughter just had to ramekins full and it’s not even done!
Isabel Laessig says
Brit, this review made my day. I am so glad you all enjoyed it!
Taya Guerra says
I made this last night and was floored!!! It tasted just like the Chick-fil-A soup. I followed the recipe exactly as written with no substitutions or take aways. This made quite a bit of soup so it is definitely budget friendly. Now I know what I will be making for potlucks. Next up…your chicken chili recipe.
Isabel Laessig says
Taya, this is awesome! Thank you so much for your comment, and let me know what you think of the chicken chili. I’ll be anxious to hear!