This Fast Food Chain's Soup Is Hearty Enough To Steal The Spotlight From Its Chicken Sandwiches

As a chain that specializes in chicken, Chick-fil-A has some of the best chicken menu items around; we ranked its chicken sandwich number one out of 19 different fast food competitors. However, its chicken tortilla soup is hearty enough to steal the spotlight from its iconic chicken sandwiches. In a ranking of Chick-fil-A sides, the chicken tortilla soup came in an impressive second place.

We should advise you that the chicken tortilla soup is a limited-time menu item at Chick-fil-A, which adds to its appeal as a hearty and delicious fall and winter specialty. Last year, it was available throughout the colder months, and it just reappeared on menus on October 12. Featuring a thick, creamy broth, a blend of black and navy beans, corn, and shredded chicken topped with crunchy tortilla strips, the chicken tortilla soup was ultra-filling and flavorful. The complexity of flavors sets it apart from other comfort food sides on the list like mac and cheese and chicken noodle soup. The beans add a lot of heft to the chicken while also providing a tender and creamy texture of their own. The thick and creamy broth was smooth and had a notable but not abrasive spicy kick to cut through the richness of the beans and chicken. Even the tortilla strips, apart from adding crunch, were seasoned with lime, which added yet another layer of zestiness to the mix. If you're looking for a side that's as tasty as it is satisfying, you should try this limited-time soup while it lasts.

There's plenty of fanfare for Chick-fil-A's chicken tortilla soup on social media. Many commented that it was their favorite fast food soup, raving about how well seasoned it is. One Reddit user proclaimed they've "been eating this for years and hate when they take it away." Customers are quick to note the substantial consistency of the soup, with one stating, "It has great flavor. It's hearty, not soupy. More like a stew." While the waffle fries are our all-time favorite side, another person went so far as to say they "would choose it over fries every single time."

However, reviews were very mixed, with many negative comments from Redditors. One comment complained about the ratio of ingredients, stating, "There's definitely way more beans and corn than chicken." Others noted that the soup has changed in flavor, having lost its spicy kick. Still, others didn't consider it chicken tortilla soup at all. As someone else on Reddit stated, "It would make more sense to call this a white bean chili than a chicken tortilla soup." While there's nothing wrong with chicken and white bean chili, we can understand disappointed customers crying false advertising after getting a spoonful of white beans and corn with little to no chicken.

If chicken stew isn't what you're looking for, Chick-fil-A also offers chicken noodle soup. However, its reviews are also mixed, with Tasting Table staff tasters ranking it quite poorly in a tasting of 14 fast food soups.