Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Sauté the chopped onions for 5 minutes until tender. Then add in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minutes until aromatic
Then stir in the cumin, oregano and salt.
Place 2 cans of the Cannellini beans in a blender (do not drain first) and blend until smooth.
Then added the pureed beans, remaining can of cannellini beans, diced tomatoes with green chilis, cream style corn, whole corn, black beans and shredded chicken to the pot. Do not drain any of the can items before adding them to the pot.
Stir well to combine and allow the soup to simmer over medium heat for approximately 15-20 minutes until combined and heated through. Then add in the lime juice. Taste test and add more salt if needed at this time.
Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
Chicken Tortilla Soup Chick-Fil-A Tips
Vegetables - Cook the vegetables before adding the remaining ingredients to enhance the flavor.
Beans - You can change the beans if you prefer. We have used navy beans and the soup was still delicious.
Don’t Skip the Toppings - Tortilla strips are key to that Chick-fil-A vibe.
Variations Ideas
Spicy Version - Add fresh slice jalapeños, green chiles or 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick of flavor.
Slow CookerVariations - Cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe - Stir in a little cream cheese or heavy cream for a creamy consistency.
Extra Veggies - This is a great soup to sneak in vegetables. Add diced bell peppers or zucchini for a great addition.