Homemade Chick-fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
This Homemade Chick-fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup is a flavorful and hearty dish featuring shredded rotisserie chicken, a blend of beans, corn, and tomatoes with green chilies, all simmered together with aromatic spices. It’s easy to prepare, perfect for a cozy meal, and topped with crunchy tortilla strips for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 medium white onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Beans and Vegetables
- 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
Protein
- 1 rotisserie chicken, meat removed from bones & shredded (about 4 cups)
Finishing Touches
- Juice of 1 lime
- More salt to taste
- Tortilla strips or chips, for serving
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: Heat canola oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until onions become translucent. Stir in cumin, oregano, and kosher salt to release their flavors and create a fragrant base.
- Puree beans: While the onions cook, puree 2 cans of cannellini beans in a blender until smooth. Keep the liquid from the cans to maintain the soup’s consistency and texture.
- Combine ingredients: Add the pureed beans, the remaining whole can of cannellini beans (undrained), diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained), cream-style corn, whole kernel corn, black beans (undrained), and shredded rotisserie chicken into the pot with the sautéed aromatics. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly, ensuring none of the canned liquids are drained to preserve flavor.
- Simmer the soup: Let the soup simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through completely, about 10 minutes. This step melds the flavors beautifully and ensures the soup is piping hot.
- Finish and serve: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the juice of 1 lime to brighten the flavors. Adjust salt to taste. Serve hot topped with crunchy tortilla strips or chips for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use only white meat from the rotisserie chicken for a leaner soup option.
- Opt for low sodium canned ingredients to better control the salt content in the soup.
- Tortilla chips or strips add a nice crunchy contrast; alternatively, top with shredded cheese or fresh cilantro for extra flavor.
- This recipe can be easily doubled to serve larger groups or gatherings.
- Leftovers refrigerate well and reheat nicely for next-day meals, making it convenient for meal prep.
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