This homemade take on Chick-fil-A’s Chicken Tortilla Soup tastes even better than the original and you can enjoy it year-round and even on Sundays!
A Bowl of Heaven
Have y’all tried Chick-fil-A’s chicken tortilla soup? I’m obsessed! It’s delicious. The only bummer is that it’s a seasonal menu item that they only sell during the winter months. Why, oh why?? I crave soup year-round and since I love their chicken tortilla soup so much, I had to come up with a homemade version before they take it off the menu again!
Watch Me Make Chick-Fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup
Let me show you how easy and delicious it is to make this homemade version of my favorite soup!
Even Better Than the Original
It’s a hearty yet healthier soup, loaded with beans, veggies and chicken breast, and with the perfect blend of spices. I was on a mission to recreate its tastiness exactly, but guess what?! I’m pretty confident I made it even tastier. 🙂
And, depending on where you live in proximity to a Chick-fil-A, this homemade version might be quicker and easier to make than driving there to get it. Or at least it is for me, especially if I have all four kiddos in tow! It’s a one-pot wonder that can be ready to enjoy in about 20 minutes. I bet it would taste great in a slow cooker, too!
Accept No Substitutes (Except Maybe This One)
The creaminess of the soup comes from pureeing two cans of cannellini beans along with a can of cream-style corn instead of adding fatty cream, sour cream, or cream of “something” soup. This chicken tortilla soup recipe is packed with protein, fiber, flavor and, most importantly, comfort.
Since the boys always get chicken nuggets when we go to Chick-fil-A, they had never tried the yumminess that is their chicken tortilla soup. So when I recreated and perfected it at home, they quickly realized what they’ve been missing out on and why Mama is so excited to frequent Chick-fil-A in the winter months. 😉 They love my homemade version and now beg for it, especially with tortilla strips on top!
What Do I Need to Make Homemade Chick-Fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup?
- Canola oil
- White onion
- Garlic
- Cumin
- Dried oregano
- Kosher salt
- Canned cannellini beans, separated
- Canned diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as Rotel)
- Canned cream-style corn
- Canned whole kernel corn
- Canned black beans
- Rotisserie chicken
- Lime
- Tortilla strips or chips, for serving
How to Make Chick-Fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Heat canola oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Let saute for about 5 minutes until onions become translucent. Stir in cumin, oregano and salt.
- Meanwhile, puree 2 cans of cannellini beans in a blender until smooth. Do not drain beans of liquid before blending.
- Add pureed beans, remaining can of cannellini beans, 2 cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, cream-style corn, whole kernel corn, black beans, and shredded chicken to onion mixture in pot. (Do not drain any cans of their liquid) Stir to combine.
- Let soup simmer over medium heat until heated all the way through. Add juice of 1 lime and season with salt to taste before serving. Serve with tortilla strips or chips.
How to Store Chicken Tortilla Soup
Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
To freeze, let the soup cool completely and then store in a freezer-safe sealed container in the refrigerator first until it’s cold and then in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Defrost in the refrigerator overnight before reheating and enjoying it.
So get your soup on year-round and save yourself a trip through the drive-thru with this yummy chicken tortilla soup! If you make this Homemade Chick-Fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup, be sure to snap a picture and share it with me or tag me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see. 
I love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the recipes I share.
Enjoy!
xoxo,
Homemade Chick-fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 8-10
- Category: Main
Description
A homemade take on Chick-fil-A’s chicken tortilla soup that tastes even better than the original and that you can enjoy year-round and even on Sundays!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 medium white onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, separated
- 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as Rotel)
- 1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
- 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
- 1 rotisserie chicken, meat removed from bones & shredded (about 4 cups)
- juice of 1 lime
- more salt to taste
- Tortilla strips or chips, for serving
Instructions
- Heat canola oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Let sauté for about 5 minutes until onions become translucent. Stir in cumin, oregano and salt.
- Meanwhile, puree 2 cans of cannellini beans in a blender until smooth. Do not drain beans of liquid before blending.
- Add pureed beans, remaining can of cannellini beans, 2 cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, cream-style corn, whole kernel corn, black beans, and shredded chicken to the mixture in the pot. (Do not drain any cans of their liquid) Stir to combine.
- Let soup simmer over medium heat until heated all the way through. Add juice of 1 lime and season with salt to taste before serving. Serve with tortilla strips or chips.
Notes
Feel free to use just the white meat from the rotisserie chicken and low sodium canned ingredients, if desired.
I just finished making this soup. I LOVE it! I put one regular can of Rotel and one of Rotel hot and gave it a nice kick. This soup is AWESOME!
I recently found your recipe… and because we are a family who needs to stay away from dairy and gluten, this was a godsend – and who could’ve guessed that it would be such a close match to the CFA original?! We love it – THANK YOU!! I shared this link/page on my Facebook page, because it’s amazing!
Hi Ellen! I’m so happy to hear your family loves it as much as we do. Continue to enjoy and thanks for sharing! 🙂
This recipe is so spot on and amazing! Thank you so so much for sharing! This is my fiance’s favorite soup so this is totally going to make his night that I found a copy cat recipe!
Thank you!!! This was SO good. I haven’t had the chik-fil-a version so I can’t compare them. But I’m so glad I made this soup! I didn’t have rotisserie chicken so I cooked some frozen breasts in my instant pot and shredded it in the food processor after the beans. 5 stars from my family and my 1.5 yr old!
I need to make a baby meal for someone, do u tho i this soup would freeze okay?
Hi Alisha! Yes, it freezes great! I keep a container of it in our freezer at all times for a rainy day when we’re craving it and might not have the ingredients on hand. Such a great dinner to take to a family with a newborn!
Wow! That was so good! Didn’t even no have any complaints from the kids. Thanks!
Hi I was wondering if you have used or know what adjustments would be needed to use a slow cooker for this recipe?
Hi Cara! I haven’t done it myself, but I think it would heat up great in a slow cooker. Just follow the first 2 steps of the recipe instructions as is and add to the slow cooker along with all of the other ingredients. Let heat on low for 3-4 hours. Hope this helps. Enjoy!
I have made this multiple times in my crock pot. It turn out fine! I put it in on low for 3 hours or longer or high for an hour. I do not add the lime until the very end and then I go to low!!!!
This is so much better than CFA. We love it so much. I was wondering can you freeze this. Thanks in advance.
Hi Julie! Yay, so happy you love it as much as we do! Yes, it freezes great. Just store it in a freezer-safe container. Enjoy!
Where van I buy the seasones tortilla strips from chick-fil-a? Or…do you have a recipe for those too? Thanks!
Hi Vickie! You can find them at Target, Walmart or most grocery stores. Usually on the aisle by the salad dressings. Hope this helps. Enjoy!
are they gluten free??
Hi Toni! Yes, this soup is gluten and dairy free. Enjoy!
You can also make your own… Coincidentally, I just had Chic-Fil-A tortilla soup for dinner. (It’s what prompted me to seek the recipe!) The packet of strips with it listed ingredients. Leaving out what can’t be pronounced leaves citric acid and lime “solids,” dehydrated parsley, onion powder, and garlic powder. When eating them, I could definitely taste the lime. I would take regular tortilla chips squirt lime juice on them then sprinkle/toss them with a mixture of parsley flakes (or ground parsley flakes??), onion powder, and garlic powder to taste.
Meagan, this looks sooo good! One question — most recipes drain and rinse canned beans. Do you use the bean liquid or drain and rinse?
Hi Helen! No, I don’t drain the canned ingredients for this soup. The liquid from the canned ingredients contributes to the flavor and texture of the soup. Enjoy! 🙂
Oh Meagan, I just killed the recipe!! I added a package of low sodium taco seasoning, as well as a packet of dry ranch seasoning. Instead of plain black beans, I used 2 cans of Bush’s Sidekicks Black Bean, Taco seasoned. I’m telling you, it’s spot on!! Along with the tortilla strips, I chopped up some green onion to give it a little freshness! This is definitely a keeper. My husband even really liked it….and he’s an East Texas meat and potato guy!!
I have to drain and rinse my beans always. They will give tremendous gas if you don’t rinse that juice off of them.