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, undrained, separated
- Canned diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as Rotel), undrained
- Canned cream-style corn
- Canned whole kernel corn, undrained
- Canned black beans, undrained
- 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, undrained, separated
- 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as Rotel), undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
- 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained
- 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.
CFA tortilla soup is my FAVORITE! I’m so happy that I found this. I haven’t tried your recipe yet, but it’s printed and ready to be whipped up tomorrow! I’m SO excited!
Oh,my. This is awesome and worth nearly getting stuck in the snow last night getting the ingredients. I don’t have a bowl of the restaurant’s soup to do a side by side comparison, but I don’t need it. I love this! Thank you.
I made this tonight for a pot luck luncheon at work. I am pretty sure this will be a huge hit! It is so delicious, and taste almost exactly like my favorite soup. No more waiting for the cold seasons, I can now have this year round! Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe.
I made this the other day, following the recipe exactly, and it was amazing! Super simple, but delicious! My 6-year-old grandson said “Wow! This is not only nutritious, but it’s delicious!” Will definitely be making this again and again!
I’m obsessed with Chick-Fil-A’s soup. Made your recipe tonight and OH. MY. GAWSH. Soooo yummy!!!
I’ve now made this four times in the last couple of months, and have passed the recipe along to friends. It is a winner! I love how easy it is to make, and it tastes fantastic. I use the Chili Fixin’s Rotel for a little extra spice, and loved it. Also, the lime is key at the end. Just made another batch for a work pot luck today. I know it will be a huge success. Thank you!
Hi Patricia! Thanks for sharing! I’m so happy to hear you enjoy this recipe so often. It’s a family fave that we enjoy often as well. I hope y’all continue to enjoy for years to come. 🙂
I’m excited to make this. I just had CFA’s soup a few weeks ago and was surprised how good it was. Where do you get the tri-colored chips?
Yay! You’re sure to love it! I find the tri-colored chips at Tom Thumb, Central Market and Target. They’re in a bag near the croutons on the salad dressing aisle or in the fresh produce section. Enjoy!
I absolutely love this recipe as written. I love that it’s healthy and tastes just like CFA’s. I make it often at home and plan to make it for a soup cook-off at the end of this month at work. I’ll let you know how it goes. Thanks for a great, healthy recipe!!
I would like to try this but don’t enjoy chunks of tomatoes (it’s a texture thing). Any suggestions?
Hi! You can just leave use two small cans of chopped green chilis instead and leave the tomatoes out. Enjoy!
When you mention cream of corn in the recipe, is that cream of corn soup?
Hi Kyle! It’s canned cream-style corn in the canned vegetable section. I just updated the recipe to clarify. Enjoy!
Great thanks! Just saw this went through so ignore the other comment I added!
Thanks for the wonderful recipe!! I made this tonight and it is delicious!!! I am a huge fan of Chick-fil-A’s version but truthfully this IS better!!!
The best part is this recipe is WW friendly and extremely low in points!!! We will be eating this a LOT!!!