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.
This was a GREAT soup and so easy – open can & dump! Made for my cousin who just had a baby. Sue loved, her husband loved, I loved! I’m a big fan of a thicker, creamier soup, so the 2 cans of puréed beans were perfect. Will absolutely make again….and again!
Excellent recipe!!! This made for a fantastic meal for cold and windy day. Keep them coming.😊
Easy and so delicious! I love using pureed beans as the base. Found my Go To Tortilla Soup recipe!
It is delicious and easy to make. Thank you!
Yay! So happy to hear you enjoy it as much as we do. Continue to enjoy!
This was delicious and very much tasted like the CFA tortilla soup. I did choose to omit one can of cannelini beans (the ones that were not pureed) and a can of regular corn – this was just personal preference. I froze the extra soup flat in freezer bags and it warmed well at work for a quick lunch.
I was making another recipe yesterday that called for heavy cream and I used your canned beans idea as a creamy substitute. GO YOU!!!! !!! Terrific healthy idea.
Love, love, love! I make this in bulk and freeze it for quick meals at work. The flavors are on point and I add extra chicken breast to make it higher protein. YUM!
Great base, but in my opinion it could do without the cumin and could do with more spice. Will update this with my tweaks next time I make it. Thanks for sharing!
Sounds great, Bovi! Our kids don’t love a lot of spice so I keep it just the way it is because this is hands down their favorite meal. Sometimes, I’ll add a little extra spice to my individual bowl though. Enjoy!
Thank you for sharing this recipe I can’t wait to try it. Do you have one for go CFA chicken noodle soup?
Hi Tee! I don’t have a copycat for CFA’s chicken noodle here on the blog, but I have an amazing chicken noodle soup recipe in my Spectacular Spreads cookbook: https://thebakermama.com/spectacular-spreads/ Enjoy!
Wowwww! Made this last year couldn’t find my recipe so I used this one I DON’t REGRET IT and will never look back. Each ingredient plays a huge and crucial part and please don’t be lazy! Blend the beans! I realized that was the thick mix so I didn’t have to use starch, the corn is a natural sweetener. Best tortilla soup ever
Amazing, wonderful, Fantastic
Family and coworkers love this soup so much. Coworkers want me to bring for potluck & holiday meals.
SHHH, do not tell anyone this, vanilla orange icecream is great after having this great soup.