Delicious Homemade Chick-fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup
Delicious Homemade Chick-fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup is the perfect dish to warm your soul on a chilly evening. This creamy, savory soup combines tender shredded chicken with hearty beans, fresh veggies, and a medley of spices that pack a flavorful punch. It’s simple enough for busy weeknights yet satisfying enough to impress at family gatherings. Whether served as a comforting meal or as part of a cozy dinner party, this delightful soup brings everyone together around the table. Plus, it’s versatile—customizable to your taste and easy to prepare in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup cilantro, minced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 ½ teaspoons coarse kosher salt
- 2 ½ teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/16 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 6 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 4.5 ounces can green chilies
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- 2 cans 15-ounce navy beans, rinsed
- 1 can 15-ounce black beans, rinsed
- 1 can 15-ounce yellow corn, rinsed
- 4 cups shredded chicken or turkey
- 2 tablespoons fine yellow cornmeal
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ cup tortilla strips
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onion, celery, red bell pepper, and minced cilantro until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and spices (salt, chili powder, cumin, cayenne). Stir constantly until fragrant.
- Mix in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
- Deglaze the pot with ¼ to ½ cup chicken broth, scraping up any brown bits.
- Add remaining chicken broth, green chilies, sugar, navy beans, black beans, corn, and shredded chicken. Stir well.
- Create a slurry by mixing cornmeal with warm water; add this to the soup and stir.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer for 30 minutes while tasting and adjusting seasonings as needed.
- Whisk sour cream with hot broth until smooth; stir in heavy cream and lemon juice.
- Serve hot topped with tortilla strips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg