Chick Fil A Soup and Sides Menu

There are two soups, and only one is a sure thing. Chicken Noodle Soup is the standing item, while Chicken Tortilla Soup is marked as a seasonal item on the brand's own menu page. If you want soup from Chick-fil-A in the middle of summer, noodle is the one you will find.

Both soups are built on shredded chicken and a creamy or hearty base, and both are served hot. The noodle soup comes with Saltine crackers. The tortilla soup is topped with seasoned corn tortilla strips instead.

The two soups are not interchangeable. One is a light, brothy, familiar bowl, and the other is thicker, with beans and a mild chili kick. Here is how they compare on the published numbers, and this table doubles as a quick tortilla soup Chick-fil-A reference.

In short, the chicken noodle soup from Chick-fil-A is lighter in calories, while the tortilla version carries more protein and a lot more fiber. Both are high in sodium, so a soup is not automatically the lightest choice on the menu.

Chicken Noodle Soup at Chick Fil A

Chick-fil-A Chicken Noodle Soup is described on the menu in one short line: shredded Chick-fil-A chicken breast, chopped carrots and celery, egg noodles and a hearty broth, served with Saltine crackers. That is the whole concept, and it is why many regulars call it the comfort-food side.

The published ingredient list adds a few details. The base uses chicken stock, cream and butter, and the noodles are a curly wheat pasta called Mafalda. Reports from 2017 say the chain moved from flat egg noodles to the curly shape, partly because the curls stay on a plastic spoon better. That is a reported change, so treat it as background and not as something you can check on a menu today.

On the nutrition side, the official sides page lists about 190 calories, 4.5 g of fat, 27 g of carbohydrates, 11 g of protein and 1,290 mg of sodium. Chick-fil-A's separate page for a bowl lists a bigger figure, around 270 calories, so the 190 figure most likely describes a smaller serving. The two pages do not agree on one clean size, which is why the delivery app, not a blog, is your best source for your own order.

Allergens are listed as milk, egg, soy and wheat. The crackers add more wheat. If you avoid wheat, the gluten-free guide explains what the brand does and does not promise.

Size is where people get confused. Some sources describe a cup and a bowl at around two price points, while the official menu and the delivery-app listing show a single soup entry. Availability of a smaller cup varies by location. If you want to eat less, say so at the counter. If you want something filling, pair the soup with a sandwich and skip the extras. The honest answer on whether this chick fil a noodle soup is a cup or a bowl is: it depends on the restaurant, so ask when you order.

Chicken Soup From Chick Fil A: What Is in the Broth

The broth is the part people ask about most. According to the published ingredient list, it starts with seasoned chicken stock, then adds cream and butter for body, along with modified corn starch, spices and a natural color. That mix is why the soup looks pale gold and has a slightly rich, rounded feel instead of a clear consommé look.

The chicken itself is Chick-fil-A chicken breast. The brand lists a mix of grilled and breaded chicken pieces, and the ingredient list notes peanut oil in some of the chicken components. If peanut oil matters to you, read the allergen screen for your own restaurant before ordering this soup. Under US labeling rules, highly refined oil is not counted as a major allergen, but many people with a peanut allergy still choose to ask.

Sodium is the number to watch. At 1,290 mg on the official sides page, one serving can use more than half of a typical daily limit of 2,300 mg. That does not make it a bad choice, but it does mean this is a side to pick on purpose.

For kids, the soup is mild and not spicy. It is best served warm, and the noodles can soften if the cup sits for a while in a bag. If you are taking it home, keep the crackers separate until you eat.

Reheating is simple. Warm it in a pot or the microwave until steaming, and add a spoonful of water if the broth has thickened. Cream-based soups can separate when they get too hot, so stir and heat in short bursts.

Chicken Tortilla Soup at Chick Fil A

This is the soup with a following. The menu describes it as shredded chicken breast with navy and black beans in a white creamy soup base, finished with seasoned corn tortilla strips. The published ingredient list also mentions corn, green chilies, red bell peppers, celery and sour cream.

In practice, it eats like a chili-style soup without the heat. The beans give it body, the corn adds sweetness, the green chilies bring a gentle warmth, and the strips add crunch on top. If you like the Spicy Chicken Sandwich, expect a milder, creamier flavor and not a spicy bite.

The official nutrition listing shows about 280 calories, 7 g of fat, 31 g of carbohydrates, 24 g of protein and 1,060 mg of sodium. The fiber figure on the listing is unusually high at 17 g, which comes from the beans, so it is worth treating that single number with a little caution and checking the app. Allergens are milk, egg, soy and wheat.

Is it a main or a side? Many people treat it as a small meal. With 24 g of protein, it fills you up more than the noodle soup, and a cup with a side salad makes a decent lighter lunch.

Because it is seasonal, you may need a backup plan. When it is not available, the Chicken Noodle Soup is the closest warm option, though the flavor is quite different. Our salad guide lists other filling picks.

Tortilla Soup at Chick Fil A: When It Returns and How to Check

There is no fixed national calendar that applies to every restaurant, and the brand calls the item a seasonal item without publishing dates. Many reviewers describe it as a fall and winter soup, so that is the usual time to look for it, but a restaurant can run out or start later than another one.

The simplest check is the Chick-fil-A One app. Choose your restaurant, open the menu, and look under the sides or soup section. If the soup is not listed, it is not available for ordering at that location right now. A phone call to the restaurant works too, and staff can tell you if it is coming back soon.

When it is on the menu, it tends to sell fast during cold weather, so order earlier in the day if you want to be sure it is in stock. When it is not on the menu, searching again in a few weeks costs nothing.

Do not assume that a copycat recipe or a frozen grocery soup is the same item. Those can taste good, but they are not what the restaurant serves.

The yogurt item on the menu is the Berry Parfait, and it is the answer to almost every yogurt question about this chain. Chick-fil-A describes it as a creamy, organic vanilla bean parfait made with fresh berries and a granola topping, and it works as a snack or a lighter breakfast add-on.

Anyone who wants yogurt at Chick-fil-A should know it is a layered cup, not a plain tub. The yogurt base is made from cultured organic whole milk with organic cane sugar and vanilla beans, with locust bean gum and pectin as stabilizers. It is topped with strawberries and blueberries, and a granola mix of oats, honey, raisins, cranberries and a few nuts.

The official listing shows about 270 calories, 9 g of fat, 13 g of protein and 85 mg of sodium. The sugar number, around 26 g, is the one to notice. The fruit, the cane sugar and the granola all add to it, so this is a treat more than a diet item.

On the Greek yogurt question: the official description does not call it Greek, and the ingredient list does not say it. Searches for chick fil a greek yogurt come from an older name that fans remember, but the current page simply says vanilla bean parfait. If strained, high-protein yogurt matters to you, check the app or ask the restaurant.

Allergens include milk and tree nuts (pecans, almonds and walnuts), and the granola may bring in soy. Anyone with a nut allergy should skip it.

Where does it fit? The parfait is a natural pairing with our breakfast menu items like a Chick-n-Minis box, and it works as an afternoon snack. It is also easy to eat in the car. Ask for the granola on the side if you like it crunchy, because it can soften when it sits against the yogurt.

The fruit options are simple and light. The Fruit Cup is a chilled mix of chopped red and green apples, mandarin orange segments, fresh strawberry slices and blueberries, prepared fresh daily. The official listing shows about 70 calories, no fat, no sodium, 16 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of sugar.

That makes the Fruit Cup the lowest-calorie side that has real volume. It is also a common swap on kids meals. The ingredient list notes calcium ascorbate on the apples to keep them from browning, and sugar in the mandarin segments. Ingredients can differ by restaurant, and the fruit mix may shift with the season.

The other fruit option is the Buddy Fruits Apple Sauce, a squeezable 3.2 oz child-size pouch. It is described as 100 percent natural apples, apple juice and cinnamon, blended smooth. The official listing shows about 45 calories, 12 g of carbohydrates and 8 g of sugar, with no allergens identified.

The pouch is easy to carry, mess-free in a car seat, and a good fit for toddlers and younger kids. It is also a good choice for adults who want a small sweet bite with almost nothing in the way of fat or sodium.

Which one should you choose? Pick the Fruit Cup if you want to eat something with a fork and want more volume. Pick the pouch if you are feeding a child on the go or you just want a few bites of sweetness. Both are very different from the parfait, which is a dessert-level snack.

Chick-fil-A has two cold, plate-style sides that count as salads. Both can stand next to a sandwich, and both are described on the cards above. If you want a full meal-size salad instead, the entree salads page covers those.

The Side Salad is a bed of mixed greens topped with shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese and grape tomatoes, prepared fresh daily. It comes with charred tomato, crispy red bell peppers and your choice of dressing. The dressing is where the calories live. The official listing shows the salad with Avocado Lime Ranch, in the 470 calorie range, so a lighter vinaigrette or a smaller pour changes the total a lot. Allergens listed are milk, egg and wheat.

The Kale Crunch Side blends curly kale and green cabbage with an apple cider and Dijon mustard vinaigrette, topped with salted roasted almonds. Compared with the salad, it is a lighter and crunchier pick: about 170 calories, 12 g of fat, 4 g of fiber and 250 mg of sodium on the official listing. It contains tree nuts because of the almonds.

The Kale Crunch Side is built from vegetables, vinaigrette and nuts, and the ingredient list shows no meat or fish. That makes it a natural pick for vegetarians, though you should always check the current allergen and ingredient screen for your restaurant. Our vegetarian menu guide gives more detail.

A practical tip: both of these salads are easier to eat at a table than in a car. If you are taking them to go, ask for the dressing on the side so the greens stay crisp.

These three are the heavy hitters, and each has its own long page, so this section stays short.

The Waffle Potato Fries are the signature side: waffle-cut potatoes cooked in canola oil and sprinkled with sea salt, sold in three sizes. They are the default side with most meals, and nutrition ranges from about 320 calories in a small to about 600 in a large.

The Mac & Cheese is baked in the restaurant with a blend of cheeses including Parmesan, Cheddar and Romano, so the top forms a crispy layer of baked cheese. It is the richest side on the board, at about 450 calories for the standard portion.

Waffle Potato Chips are the bagged option. The menu lists an Original Flavor, sprinkled with sea salt, and a version with Chick-fil-A Sauce flavored seasoning. The original bag is listed at about 220 calories. Chips are also the side that comes with catering packaged meals, and they are an easy way to get a crunchy side without a fryer wait.

If you only want to remember one rule: fries for classic, mac and cheese for comfort, chips for grab-and-go. Each of the two long pages goes into sizes, ingredients and allergens in detail.

This table puts the sides side by side, using the brand's published figures where a verified number exists. For a deeper look at every menu item, use the calories and nutrition guide.

Two reading notes. First, the Side Salad is left out of the calorie column because its total depends on the dressing you pick. Second, portion sizes are not identical, so a soup serving and a fries serving are not the same amount of food.

Start with what you want from the meal, because the best side changes with the goal. Here is the short version, then the reasoning.

If you want the lightest side, pick the Fruit Cup at about 70 calories, or the pouch if you are feeding a small child. If you want something light but with texture, the Kale Crunch Side is next. Our healthier menu picks page lines these up with entrees.

If you want something warm on a cold day, order the Chick-fil-A chicken noodle, which is the only hot, brothy item on the sides list for most of the year, and it pairs well with a plain Original Chicken Sandwich. Watch the sodium, and balance it with a lighter drink.

If you want protein, the tortilla soup (when available) leads the sides with 24 g, followed by the Mac & Cheese at 20 g. A bowl of soup plus a grilled sandwich makes a protein-heavy meal without needing fries.

For vegetarians, the Fruit Cup, Kale Crunch Side, Side Salad (check the toppings), Berry Parfait and fries can all work, though fries share a kitchen with chicken, so see our vegetarian menu before deciding. In the afternoon, yogurt from Chick-fil-A in the form of the parfait makes a good snack. For anyone watching gluten, no side is a safe assumption, and the gluten-free guide shows how to ask.

For kids, the apple sauce pouch, the Fruit Cup and small fries are the usual picks, and a small Mac & Cheese is a mild favorite.

On the lookout for the best pairings? Chick-n-Strips go well with Mac & Cheese, nuggets with fries, and a spicy sandwich with the cool, crunchy Kale Crunch Side. If you are sharing, order one larger fries and one Mac & Cheese for the table.

Chick Fil A Boxed Lunches and Sides

Searches for boxed lunches usually come from people planning an office meal. Boxed lunches are a catering product, and they are separate from the standard sides list you order at the counter. Each packaged meal is built as an entree, a side and a cookie.

For the side, the packaged meals on the brand's catering pages list your choice of original or flavored Waffle Potato Chips, plus a Chocolate Chunk Cookie. A drink may be included or added separately, depending on the package and the restaurant. Contents and prices can change, and not every restaurant offers the same packages.

Soup, Mac & Cheese and fries are not what ships in the standard box, because they do not travel well. Mac & Cheese does appear on the catering menu as a tray for larger groups. Look through the catering menu to see the current packaged meals and trays.

You can order any of these sides three ways: in the Chick-fil-A One app, at the counter or drive-thru, or through a delivery app. In the Chick-fil-A One app, pick your restaurant first, because the menu follows the location. That is how you see whether the tortilla soup is in season.

When you order a meal, you can usually swap the side. Some swaps carry a small extra charge, which the app shows before you pay. Delivery apps list sides at their own "from" prices, shown with a plus sign, and these are not the same as in-store prices, so do not use them to plan an in-store budget. See our prices page for how pricing works.

Sizes vary by location. Soup may come as one serving or as a cup and a bowl, and some restaurants sell a large Mac & Cheese while others do not. If a size you want is not in the app, ask at the counter.

Finally, remember the schedule. Chick-fil-A restaurants are closed on Sundays, so there is no soup or any side on that day, in person or in the app.