Description
This Homemade Chick-fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish combining shredded rotisserie chicken, a medley of beans, corn, and tomatoes with green chilies. Finished with fresh lime juice and served with crunchy tortilla strips, this soup is a comforting, quick-to-make meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
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, plus more to taste
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 and Flavor
- 1 rotisserie chicken, meat removed from bones & shredded (about 4 cups)
- Juice of 1 lime
To Serve
- Tortilla strips or chips
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat canola oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions become translucent. Stir in cumin, dried oregano, and kosher salt to release their flavors and infuse the base of your soup.
- Puree Beans: While the onions cook, place 2 cans of cannellini beans (including their liquid) into a blender and puree until smooth to create a creamy texture that will thicken the soup.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the pureed beans along with the remaining whole can of cannellini beans (undrained), diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained), cream-style corn, whole kernel corn (undrained), black beans (undrained), and shredded rotisserie chicken into the pot. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly without draining any liquids.
- Simmer the Soup: Allow the soup to simmer on medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes. This simmering process melds all flavors together and ensures the soup is heated through completely.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the soup from heat and stir in the fresh lime juice. Adjust salt to your preference. Serve the soup hot topped with crunchy tortilla strips or chips for added texture and a delicious finish.
Notes
- Using undrained canned beans and vegetables helps to maintain the soup’s flavorful broth and consistency.
- Rotisserie chicken saves time and adds a smoky, tender bite to the soup.
- If you prefer a spicier soup, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or extra diced tomatoes with green chilies.
- Tortilla strips can be homemade by cutting corn tortillas into strips and baking or frying until crisp.
- This soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
