“Tastes Like Chick-fil-a’s” Chicken Tortilla Soup
When Chick-fil-a came out with their Chicken Tortilla Soup last year, it was love at first bite for me. I have no idea why it took them so long to bring it to us, but, as many of my Facebook friends know, I’m a big fan of it. And I’m notorious for shamelessly posting pics and status updates to let everyone know about it every time I eat it. As a result, I’ve turned several of you into big fans of this soup as well.
And I don’t know if it’s a marketing ploy or if they have special beans that are only in season in the winter, but they only offer this for a limited time, which really puts soup-lovers like me into a panic. I’m just dreading that day when I drive up to the drive-thru and they tell me they no longer have it.
So, I decided to take action. Somebody had to, so I gave it a try.
As I was eating a bowl of it one day for lunch, I jotted down a few ingredients I tasted (and I took a look at their ingredient list on the Chick-fil-a website), and I came up with a very close version of the original.
So here it is, for those of you who love this soup like I do:
“Tastes Like Chick-Fil-a’s” Chicken Tortilla Soup
Then, I just added a few tablespoons of flour and whisked well to thicken. You can use cornstarch to thicken instead if you prefer. After it’s mixed well, return to the pot and stir.
This makes a fairly large amount, so if it’s too much for your family, you can freeze half of it for a second meal.
So, for all you fellow Chick-fil-a soup lovers out there (and those of you not fortunate to live near a Chick-fil-a), enjoy! I hope you love it!
I’m sharing this recipe with a few of these friends.
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February 21, 2013 @ 9:42 pm
That looks so good, Julie. We don't have any Chick-Fil-A's in this part of the country- xo Diana
February 21, 2013 @ 11:43 pm
Looks easy enough and delicious. Can't wait to try it!
February 22, 2013 @ 2:53 pm
This sounds so Yummy!
February 22, 2013 @ 7:46 pm
YUM! Perfect for our cold/rainy weather days 🙂
February 23, 2013 @ 3:25 am
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February 24, 2013 @ 9:25 pm
I so want a bowl of this right now!
March 22, 2013 @ 7:10 pm
Do you rinse the beans before adding them or not?
I cannot wait to try this recipe. That soup is also one if my favorites!
March 22, 2013 @ 7:25 pm
Yes, drain & rinse. Enjoy!
April 24, 2013 @ 12:53 am
What kind of onion? Red, yellow, white?
April 24, 2013 @ 1:20 am
yellow
April 24, 2013 @ 3:16 pm
Thank you! I'm looking forward to trying this recipe.
August 31, 2013 @ 8:49 pm
I have made this a couple of times now and it's delish every time. Tastes VERY similar to Chick-fil-a's version which I love. Now I can make it at home anytime. To cut calories I made it with 2% milk once instead of the cream and it tastes just as good.
November 27, 2013 @ 12:10 am
I wonder if you purée some of the beans if that'll thicken it up without the slurry….
November 27, 2013 @ 1:58 am
Sure! Great idea.
February 10, 2016 @ 7:24 pm
I think that would do the trick. I was just sitting here trying to figure out how to thicken it without corn starch or flour. I had the soup for the first time today for lunch and as it turns out…we will most likely be having it for dinner after i get a rotisserie chicken and go home to cook.
January 6, 2014 @ 10:05 pm
Finally trying this on this frigid January day… 🙂 I don't have Navy beans, would Great Northern be an ok substitute? I'm sure it will change the flavor a bit but I'm using what I have!
January 6, 2014 @ 10:16 pm
Yes, I'm sure it will be fine! Enjoy!
January 7, 2014 @ 3:43 pm
My mouth is watering reading this recipe, Julie. It looks so good! Perfect for this freezing cold day in Massachusetts – can't wait to try it! Thanks for sharing.
January 7, 2014 @ 3:46 pm
PS if you have a Kitchenaid Mixer, you can poach chicken then shred it in the mixer – works like a charm!
January 7, 2014 @ 3:48 pm
Great idea! Thanks for the tip. Enjoy!
November 15, 2014 @ 11:19 pm
Hi there, Julie! I work at Chick-fil-A &, like you, can't get enough of this soup & miss it when it is out of season, so I can't wait to try your recipe!! =)
I thought I would tell you why I think some days it is spicier than others. Part of the chicken used in the soup comes from the spicy filets. Once they are fried, they are de-breaded, so if the preparer leaves on more breading it makes it spicier. I prefer it when it is less spicy. =)
November 17, 2014 @ 3:57 pm
I recently heard this same thing from another Chick-fil-A insider! Thanks for sharing! I hope you like this recipe!
November 10, 2015 @ 5:22 am
I saw some of the ingredients on Chic-Fil-a's website and they used northern beans, pinto beans and black beans in their recipe.
January 24, 2020 @ 2:10 pm
Delicious! ❤️ I added about 1/2 cup lime juice(ReaLime) and 1tsp Chipotle season.
January 24, 2020 @ 2:36 pm
Ooh! Great idea!