Outbacks chicken tortilla soup recipe

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Outback Steakhouse is a popular Australian-themed restaurant. One of their most popular dishes is the Outbacks chicken tortilla soup. Food lovers who share a passion for cooking, will understand why this Outbacks chicken tortilla soup recipe is so popular. The high calorie content and chicken flavor make this soup so exceptional. You can eat soup for breakfast, lunch or for a weeknight meal. This wonderful heartwarming meal can be prepared in 30 minutes.

Quick Meal Facts

Prep time

15 minutes

Cooking time

30 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Ease of Cooking

The recipe is medium-difficulty however the steps are easy to follow.

Servings

4 servings

Cuisine

Spanish

Ingredients

Make sure to include all the ingredients in order to assure the soup’s ultimate flavor, taste and color. Measure each ingredient precisely according to the list provided.

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 medium-diced white onion
1 medium-diced red bell pepper
5 cloves minced garlic

4 cups chicken broth
15 ounces can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
15 ounces can tomato sauce

15 ounces can black beans
7 ounces can dice green chills
½ cup freshly chopped cilantro

2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika

1 tsp ground cumin
½ cup freshly chopped cilantro
½ tsp salt

¼ cup lime juice

For serving

2 medium-diced avocados

3 cups tortilla chips or strips
¼ cup sour cream
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Equipment Needed

Knife
Pizza cutter (for tortillas;optional)
Chopping board

A sizeable pot
A large pan

Cooking method

Once you prepare all the ingredients, you just need 15 minutes to cook the soup.

Prepare the ingredients listed above
Use a blender or knife to cut the vegetables and meat into pieces
Put a sizable pot on the stove

Add olive oil, onion, the red bell pepper and tomato
Cook them for 5 minutes using a spoon to spread them evenly
Five minutes later, add 5 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp of paprika, 2 tsp of chili powder, 1 tsp of ground cumin and 5 cloves of minced garlic and cook the ingredients

Add the chicken breasts and 4 cups of chicken broth into the pot
Cook for 15-20 minutes in low hit until the chicken is boiled
After the chicken has finished cooking, remove it from the pot and shred it

Put the shredded chicken back into the pot
Add 1 ½ cups canned corn, one 15-ounce can of tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, drained black beans and one 7-ounce can of diced green chilies
Put the heat up and cook for 5 minutes and mix the ingredients

Before serving, add ¼ od cup of freshly squeezed lime juice and ½ cup of freshly chopped cilantro

How to make the tortillas

Put a large pan with 1 tbsp of vegetable oil on the burner and increase the temperature to medium

Once it’s hot and shimmering add one corn of round tortilla to the pan and let it fry for 30 second
Flip it over (add more vegetable oil as necessary)
Cut the fried tortillas with a pizza cutter or knife

Put the tortilla pieces into the pot with some lemon and serve

How to serve the Outbacks chicken tortilla soup

The Outbacks chicken tortilla soup is usually served up with sour cream, diced avocado, some shredded monterey jack cheese and tortilla strips. You can also use store bought tortilla chips or you can make your own using our recipe. Fresh avocado slices would pair beautifully too.

Red pepper, green onions and diced bell pepper are only some of the topping choices you could try pairing with this soup.

How to store the Outbacks chicken tortilla soup

Once you make the Outbacks chicken tortilla soup, you can store it in 3-5 days. We recommend finishing it in 3 days maximum. You can also store the soup in an airtight container and freeze it for up to 3 months. Just defrost the soup and it’s done!

Nutritional Information

This soup has approximately 240-260 calories per serving. It’s high in carbs, protein and fat.

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Health benefits

This soup is a good source of protein but low in calories. In addition, its high levels of fiber can assist in digestion. In the end, this soup contains some essential minerals and vitamins such as potassium and Vitamin A.

How can I tweak the Outbacks chicken tortilla soup?

Soup variations have been growing day to day and from region to region. The basic ingredients are simple to find in your kitchen. You can easily substitute any of the missing ingredients. For example, you can enhance the soup’s flavor by adding more tomatoes and chunks of chicken.

In addition, you can try adding more spices like cumin, chili powder or garlic and cook the soup on low heat so all the ingredients mix together.

FAQs

Can I cook this Outbacks chicken tortilla soup in an instant pot?

This Outbacks chicken tortilla soup recipe is instant-pot friendly. It can also be made in a medium stock pot, a regular pot or in a dutch oven. For more instant pot recipes, check our recipe section here.

Is this Outbacks chicken tortilla soup recipe spicy?

As this soup is made with a broth and flavored with chili peppers, it’s a little bit spicy.

Conclusion

This easy to make Outbacks chicken tortilla soup recipe is a super flavorful, comfort food that will warm you up on a cold day. With a relatively low number of ingredients, this soup is ideal for weight loss. For more restaurant-like recipes you can make at home, click here.