Homemade Chick-fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup
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 cans cannellini beans
separated, 15 ounce
- 2 cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
10 ounce
- 1 can cream-style corn
15 ounce
- 1 can whole kernel corn
15 ounce
- 1 can black beans
15 ounce
- 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
Directions
- 1
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.
- 2
Meanwhile, puree 2 cans of cannellini beans in a blender until smooth. Do not drain beans of liquid before blending.
- 3
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.
- 4
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.
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About this Recipe
Craving that comforting Chick-fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup but wish you could enjoy it any day of the week, even Sundays? This homemade version is not only quick to prepare with just 15 minutes of active cooking, but it delivers a depth of flavor that many say is even better than the restaurant original, all from your own kitchen.
The magic of this recipe lies in its smart use of ingredients and thoughtful flavor layering. Combining the ultimate convenience of a rotisserie chicken with readily available pantry staples like cannellini beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies creates a hearty, flavorful soup without hours of simmering. The careful balance of cumin and dried oregano, alongside aromatic garlic and onion, provides a warm, earthy base, all brightened by the essential fresh lime juice that truly makes this soup sing.
Prepare your taste buds for a truly satisfying experience. You'll find a rich, savory broth, subtly creamy from the cream-style corn, studded with tender shredded chicken and a delightful medley of cannellini, black, and whole kernel corn. Each spoonful offers a harmonious blend of textures and tastes: the gentle chew of beans, the sweetness of corn, and the savory pull of chicken. The diced tomatoes with green chilies add a gentle warmth and zest, perfectly balanced by the earthy spices. It's a remarkably satisfying meal that feels both wholesome and indulgent, perfect for a cozy evening in, and incredibly easy to achieve with its minimal prep and cook time.
Making this soup your own is wonderfully simple. If you don't have cannellini beans on hand, great northern or navy beans can be used interchangeably, offering a similar creamy texture. For those looking to manage spice, opt for mild or hot varieties of diced tomatoes with green chilies to suit your preference. While the rotisserie chicken provides incredible convenience, you can certainly use any pre-cooked, shredded chicken you have available.
This delicious chicken tortilla soup is a fantastic choice for a casual weeknight dinner, a comforting lunch, or feeding a crowd with its generous 8-serving yield. Serve it piping hot with plenty of tortilla strips or chips for that essential crunch and a textural contrast that completes the experience.