Chick Fil A Tortilla Soup (Copycat)
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This copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup (a white chicken chili in my book) is a must-try and has been on my dinner rotation for at least 10 years! It’s even better than the real deal, so hearty, tasty, and satisfying.
Imagine tender shredded chicken breast with white and black beans, all folded in a slightly tangy flavorful velvety soup base with a mix of veggies for that perfect balance and just a bit of spicy kick. It’s a comforting bowl of happiness!
Serve this soup with some homemade guacamole and chips or a simple cucumber salad and call it dinner. And if you want even more beans, try my favorite black bean and corn salad – sooo good!
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Why This Recipe?
Why give this chicken tortilla soup recipe a try?
First and foremost, I’m convinced this is the best recipe for Copycat Chick-fil-A A Tortilla soup available – yes, it’s THAT good. I’ve been making this for over TEN years and haven’t changed a single thing!
Easy to Make: This recipe is super simple and won’t require hours in the kitchen. You’ll have a delicious meal ready in no time.
One-Pot Meal: Hate doing dishes? You’re in luck! This soup is a one-pot wonder, which means less cleanup and more time to enjoy your meal.
Crowd Pleaser: Whether you’re cooking for family, friends, or yourself, this soup is a hit with everyone. It’s packed with flavors that satisfy a variety of taste preferences.
Warm and Comforting: Picture a bowl of this soup on a chilly day. It’s like a warm hug for your taste buds and a cozy way to unwind after a long day.
Ingredient Notes
Most ingredients can be easily kept on hand in the pantry or the freezer in the case of the chicken. Using premade chicken makes this even easier, and you can always use a rotisserie chicken for even more convenience.
I love to make a big batch of this and eat the leftovers all week!
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions: Step by Step
You can make this on the stove top or using a crockpot or Instant Pot (see recipe card below for full details on how [in Notes section]).
Step 1: Heat canola oil over medium-high heat and add onion, celery, and garlic.
Step 2: Heat until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 3: Add white beans, black beans, corn, green chilis, and red bell pepper.
Step 4: Pour in the chicken broth and cook for 10 minutes.
Step 5: Add the sour cream and continue heating for 1 minute.
Step 6: Add corn flour, salt, chili powder, cumin, and lemon juice and continue heating for 15 minutes.
Step 7: Add shredded chicken and continue cooking until chicken is heated, about 2 more minutes.
Step 8: Check seasoning, adding more if needed.
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Fresh Garnishes: Enhance the soup with fresh garnishes like chopped cilantro, diced avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, and a squeeze of lime. These additions brighten up the flavors.
Homemade Chicken Broth: If you have the luxury of time and you love to cook, consider using homemade chicken broth for the best flavor. It adds depth and richness to the soup. If using store-bought, choose a low-sodium option and taste before adding extra salt.
Use High-Quality Chicken: Start with good-quality chicken, preferably boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. You can roast, grill, or simmer them until cooked through, then shred the meat for the soup.
Adjust Seasoning: Taste the soup before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You might want to add more salt, spices, or a dash of hot sauce to suit your palate.
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Chick Fil A Tortilla Soup (Copycat)
Ingredients
- 32 ounces White beans (Northern or Navy), (2 cans), drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Black beans (about 1/2 can) drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Corn (about 1/2 can)
- 4.5 ounces Green chili peppers diced (1 small can)
- 3 cups Chicken broth up to 4 cups
- 1/2 large Red bell pepper finely diced
- 1 medium Celery stick finely diced
- 1 medium Onion , 1 medium, finely diced
- 2 cloves Garlic finely minced (or 2 teaspoons garlic powder)
- 2 tbsp Canola oil
- 4 tbsp Sour cream
- 4 tbsp Corn flour (Masa – see photo), 4 tablespoons
- 1 tsp Salt or to taste
- 2 tbsp Chili powder
- 1 tbsp Cumin
- 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 2 small Chicken breasts cooked and shredded
- Tortilla chips , optional to serve
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven, heat canola oil over medium high heat and add onion, celery and garlic and heat until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes
- Add white beans, black beans, corn, green chilis, bell pepper, and chicken broth to the pot and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Add sour cream and continue heating for 1 minute
- Add corn flour, salt, chili powder, cumin, and lemon juice and continue heating for 15 minutes
- Check seasonings, adding more if needed.
- Add shredded chicken and continue cooking until chicken is heated, about 2 more minutes
- Serve with tortilla strips/chips (optional)
This is my favorite copycat recipe. All of the others I have tried have been a pinterest fail, but this one is my favorite thing that I cook ever! My husband even likes it and he doesn’t eat soup!
You hit it out of the park with this recipe! Perfection! We have a Chick fil A here and this taste the same! Thank you for helping me look good in the kitchen.
I, too, am a fan of Chick fil A Tortilla Soup, and look for it every fall, and am disappointed when its gone in the spring ! This recipe is an excellent replica of it. Thanks for sharing !
I love CFA’s chicken tortilla soup and I plan to try this recipe soon! I was wondering why lemon juice instead of lime? Have you ever made it with lime juice? Sorry to question – it’s just that southwestern recipes usually call for the lime. Thoughts appreciated! Thanks!
Hi Rayna – I think lime would be work well, but given the small amount I’m not sure that there’d be a big difference. I used lemon because I usually have them on hand but if you have limes, I’d say go for it!
That makes sense! Thanks so much for responding to my question!
This was so easy to put together and tastes better than Chick Fil A’s version! Thank you!!!
I just made this recipe. Thank you so much for sharing…it is absolutely delicious…and better that the CFA version. Yum!!!
Wow. This recipe is amazing. I cooked 4 frozen chicken breasts in 1 c. chicken broth and 2 T. chili powder for 6 hours in the Crock Pot, then cut it up and added it to your recipe. The only thing I changed was adding HOT green chili peppers. Love this recipe!!
Ooooh! I think I’d like the addition of hot green chili peppers too! Great tip
This recipe is so good! My family kept wanting more! I love that I can now have my favorite chicken tortilla soup right at home. It’s delicious
My husband made this last week and everyone loved it so much I made it again this evening. I also agree with the other ladies, I think this is way better than CFA’s. My boys that don’t like soup even at 2 bowls. Thanks for sharing.
Made this tonight with a vegetarian twist…used vegetable broth and didn’t add chicken. It is fantastic! Will also make with chicken… really great interpretation! Even better!
Do you know the total nutrition per serving and what is the serving size?
Unfortunately I stopped trying to calculate nutrition because you are often required to input certain brands of ingredients (which can make a big difference) and I didn’t want to provide any misleading information) See this link to copy and paste ingredients: http://caloriecount.about.com/cc/recipe_analysis.php
Tara- when you make it in the crock pot do you add the sour cream last? And what about the masa? I was going to try the crock pot next time also
My sister made this soup last year and raved about it. I have had the chick fil a soup once this season and just want it ALL the time! So I made your recipe tonight!!! Oh my word!!! I LOVED it, my kids ate it, and my husband loved it!! Thank you!
Small note- I doubled my recipe (bc I wanted to freeze some and have leftovers) so I added more broth also to keep it soupy!
glad you liked it! I’m going to double mine next time – great idea!
How do you freeze yours?
I would just place it in a food grade quart container. Something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Reditainer-Storage-Containers-32-Ounce-24-Pack/dp/B00M9Z4SV6/ref=lp_13880481_1_20?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1417225702&sr=1-20
This is by far the BEST chicken tortilla soup recipe out there. I absolutely love CFA’s chicken tortilla soup and was looking for a copy cat recipe because I was finding myself stopping there everyday to get some. I made this and my family was in heaven. My husband and a bunch of his guy friends do a guys camping trip every year and this soup was requested. I made two huge crock pots of the soup and it was GONE the first night! (There is 30+ guys or so who go on the trip). Every time I make this I do it in the crock pot. Slow cook it all day and the flavors really come together. My husband likes to top his with a little shredded cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream. Then he dips tortilla chips in it. AMAZING!!! Thank you for this recipe, it’s become a staple in our home!
What a nice complement! Glad u all like it..I’m gonna try the crockpot good thinking!
For some reason it only gave 1 star. It should have been 5+ stars!