Chick-fil-A chicken tortilla soup

The Chicken Tortilla Soup at Chick-fil-A is a favorite among customers. It’s known for its comforting ingredients, hearty flavors and creamy texture. This recipe will allow you to recreate an exact version of the recipe at home. How to make your version of Chick-fil-A’s chicken tortilla soup.

Ingredients:

• For the Soup
  • Use 2 tablespoons of olive oil or other cooking oil.
  • 1 medium onion, finely sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium red pepper, diced
  • 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great!)
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes (preferably fire-roasted to add extra flavor).
  • Green chilies diced in a can of 4 oz.
  • Cumin ground to 1 teaspoon
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional (for a smoky taste)
  • Salt to taste: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon
  • Half a cup of heavy cream
  • Half a cup of frozen corn kernels
  • One tablespoon of lime juice (freshest is best).
• Garnishing
  • Tortilla chips or strips of tortillas
  • Shredded cheese, either cheddar or a Mexican mix
  • Fresh cilantro chopped
  • Sour cream (optional).
  • Lime wedges

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare your base

Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over a medium flame. Add the bell pepper and onion finely chopped. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, until fragrant and softened. Sauté the garlic for 1 minute more.

Add chicken and spices.

Add the shredded meat to the pot. Then add the cumin powder, smoked pepper, paprika, salt and black pepper. Stir the ingredients together and allow the chicken to absorb the spices for 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 3: Add Liquids

Pour the diced tomatoes and green chilies, along with the chicken broth. Stir the mixture well and bring it to a simmer. Allow the soup to simmer for 10-15 minutes. This will allow the flavors of the soup to blend. Stir the soup occasionally.

Step 4: Add Corn & Cream

After the soup is simmering, add the corn kernels and then stir in the cream. The cream gives the soup a richer texture, and will make it velvety. Continue cooking for 5 more minutes to warm the corn and slightly thicken the soup.

Step 5: Finish the Lime

Stir in the lime juice once the soup has been heated. This gives the dish a bright, fresh flavor.

Step 6: Garnish the dish and serve

Pour the soup into bowls, and then top with desired garnishes. Add crushed tortilla chips or tortilla strips for crunch. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and cilantro. Add sour cream and lime wedges to the side if you want it extra indulgent.

Options:

• Add extra vegetables: To make your soup more nutritious, you can add more veggies such as zucchini, carrots or spinach.
• Spice it up. For those who prefer it hotter, you can add finely chopped Jalapeno to the onions and bell peppers when sautéing them, or use a more spicy variety of chili powder.
• You can make your homemade tortilla strips. If you want a more authentic flavor, you can bake or fry them yourself by cutting corn tortillas into strips and crisping the strips in the oven.

Tips:

• Shredded chicken: Using rotisserie is an easy way to get shredded chicken. However, you can cook your breasts and thighs to give them a more fresh taste.
• You can adjust the creaminess. If you prefer a creamier broth, add more heavy cream.
• You can make this soup ahead of time. It actually tastes better when it sits for a couple of hours or even overnight.

Enjoy this homemade Chick-fil-A-inspired Chicken Tortilla Soup. This recipe will bring all of the comforting flavors from the original to your home.