Best 6 Applebees Cheese Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the flavors of Applebee's Cheese Chicken Tortilla Soup, a creamy and savory dish that tantalizes your taste buds. This comforting soup features tender chicken, a medley of vegetables, and a rich broth enhanced with a blend of Mexican spices. Topped with shredded cheese, tortilla strips, and a dollop of sour cream, this soup delivers a symphony of textures and flavors in every spoonful. Whether you're craving a cozy meal on a chilly day or seeking a flavorful appetizer for your next gathering, this beloved recipe promises to satisfy your cravings.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through the culinary journey of creating Applebee's Cheese Chicken Tortilla Soup from scratch. We've gathered the essential ingredients and detailed instructions, ensuring that you can easily replicate this restaurant-style soup in the comfort of your own kitchen. Along with the classic recipe, we'll also present tantalizing variations, including a vegetarian version for those with dietary preferences, a spicy rendition for heat enthusiasts, and a slow-cooker adaptation for effortless meal preparation. So, prepare to be captivated by this delectable soup that has earned a special place in the hearts of food lovers everywhere.

Let's cook with our recipes!

COPYCAT APPLEBEE'S CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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There's something about Applebee's Chicken Tortilla Soup that's totally irresistible. We aren't sure if it's the generous chunks of chicken, oodles of peppers and other veggies, or the tantalizing crunch of homemade tortilla strips. Maybe it's all of these things! No matter what your favorite part of this soup recipe is, we're sure that you'll enjoy being able to make it in the comfort of your own kitchen. Going out to dinner is fun, but there's nothing more relaxing then coming home, kicking off your shoes, and staying in for the night while you cook an easy dinner. This meal is healthy enough for a weeknight, but it's indulgent enough for a weekend treat. Store any leftovers separate from the tortilla chips so that they do not get soggy. However, we'll be surprised if there are leftovers!

Provided by RecipeLion.com Test Kitchen

Categories     Copycat Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 medium yellow onion, chopped (yields about 1 cup)
2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
2 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped (optional)
1 can (15 ounce) tomato puree
1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper, finely minced (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
4 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup water
1 pound cooked chicken, cubed or pulled
1 cup cream
1/4 cup non-fat sour cream
8 ounce processed cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
10 (6-inch) colored or yellow corn tortillas, cut into 1/4-inch strips, fried
Fresh cilantro, roughly chopped, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Sauté oil, garlic and onions in large pan or Dutch oven until soft.
  • Add chicken stock, green pepper, tomato puree, jalapeño pepper, salt, pepper, sugar, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Bring to low boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
  • While soup is cooking: fry tortilla strips in oil. Sprinkle with salt if desired.
  • Thoroughly mix flour and water, then whisk into soup. Bring to a low boil, then simmer 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken and simmer 5 minutes. Ensure that soup reaches a temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Stir in sour cream and cheese.
  • After serving soup, pile tortilla strips into a "haystack" shape on top of the soup and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.

APPLEBEE'S CHEESE CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP RECIPE



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Make and share this Applebee's Cheese Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Little Bee

Categories     Poultry

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
4 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup chopped green pepper (optional)
1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
1 teaspoon finely minced jalapeno pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
4 teaspoons flour
1/2 cup water
1 lb cooked chicken, cubed
1 cup cream
1/4 cup fat free sour cream
8 ounces processed cheese, 1-inch cubes
10 (6 inch) corn tortillas, 1/4-inch strips, fried
fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Sauté oil, garlic and onions in large pan or Dutch oven until soft.
  • Add ingredients 4 through 13. Bring to low boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Cut tortillas into 1/4-inch strips and fry in oil or spray with oil and bake at 400ºF (while soup is cooking). Sprinkle with salt if desired.
  • Thoroughly mix flour and water, then whisk into soup. Bring to a low boil, then simmer 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Stir in sour cream and cheese (more or less of each, depending on taste). Ensure 165ºF serving temperature.
  • After serving soup, pile tortilla strips into a "haystack" shape on top of the soup.
  • Optional: garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.

APPLEBEE'S CHICKEN CHEESE TORTILLA SOUP - COPYCAT



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Make and share this Applebee's Chicken Cheese Tortilla Soup - Copycat recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Starfire aka Wendy

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup yellow onion, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cups chicken broth
15 ounces tomato puree
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup hot sauce (optional)
1/4 cup green pepper (chopped ) (optional)
1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper (minced ) (optional)
1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, mixed with
1/2 cup water
1 lb cooked chicken, cubed
1 cup whipping cream, heavy
1/4 cup nonfat sour cream
8 ounces cheese (process or food or cut in 1-inch cubes)
10 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut in 1/4-inch strips
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Sauté garlic and onions in oil in large pan or Dutch oven until soft.
  • Add next 10 ingredients to pot, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Whisk flour/w ater mixture into soup.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add cream, sour cream, and cheese; stir until cheese is melted.
  • Deep-fry tortilla strips in 350 degree oil OR spray with non-stick cooking spray and bake in a 400 degree oven until crisp.
  • Sprinkle with salt if desired.
  • Pour soup into bowls, pile tortilla strips into a "haystack" shape on top of the soup, garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 919.1, Fat 53.8, SaturatedFat 26.2, Cholesterol 204.4, Sodium 1793.7, Carbohydrate 57.8, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 10.5, Protein 52.8

APPLEBEE'S CHEESE CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by á-3974

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
4 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup chopped green pepper (optional)
15 ounces can tomato puree
1 teaspoon finely minced jalapeno pepper (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
4 teaspoons flour
1/2 cup water
1 pound cooked chicken, cubed or pulled
1 cup cream
1/4 cup non-fat sour cream
8 ounces processed cheese, l-inch cubes
10 (6-inch) colored or yellow corn tortillas, 1/4-inch strips, fried
Fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Saute oil, garlic and onions in large pan or Dutch oven until soft. Add ingredients 4 through 13. Bring to low boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Cut tortillas into 1/4-inch strips and fry in oil or spray with oil and bake at 400F (while soup is cooking). Sprinkle with salt if desired. Thoroughly mix flour and water, then whisk into soup. Bring to a low boil, then simmer 5 minutes. Add chicken and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in sour cream and cheese (more or less of each, depending on taste). Ensure 165F serving temperature. After serving soup, pile tortilla strips into a "haystack" shape on top of the soup. Optional: garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.

CHEESY CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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My favorite "tweaks" from two separate recipes (from separate internet sources), both copycat recipes for Applebee's Cheese Chicken Tortilla Soup.

Provided by Spankie

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups broth
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
15 ounces tomato puree
1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and finely minced (more or less, to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder (I love Chipolte chili powder in this recipe) (optional)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (more or less, to taste, one recipe called for up to 1/2 cup)
4 teaspoons flour, more if you like a really thick soup
1/2 cup water
1 lb cooked chicken, cut into bite sized pieces (cubed or pulled)
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup fat free sour cream
8 ounces processed cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes
10 (6 inch) corn tortillas (colored or yellow)
fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut tortillas into 1/4 inch strips. Deep fry or spray with nonstick cooking spray and bake until crisp. Set aside.
  • Saute oil, garlic and onion in large pan or Dutch oven until soft.
  • Add chicken stock or broth, green pepper, tomato puree, jalapeno, salt, pepper, sugar, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Bring to low boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Thoroughly mix flour and water, then whisk into soup. Bring to a low boil, then continue simmering for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in sour cream and cheese (more or less, depending on taste). Heat to minimum 165F before serving.
  • Ladle soup into serving bowls, pile tortilla strips into a "haystack" shape on top of the soup. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.7, Fat 34.7, SaturatedFat 17.5, Cholesterol 141.2, Sodium 1168.9, Carbohydrate 40.2, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 11.8, Protein 35.7

THE ACTUAL APPLEBEE'S CHEESY CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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Make and share this The Actual Applebee's Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mojoloh

Categories     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 portions, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 medium yellow onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup chopped green pepper (optional)
1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
1 tablespoon finely minced jalapeno pepper (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
4 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup water
1 lb cooked chicken, cubed or pulled
1 cup cream
1/4 cup sour cream
8 ounces processed cheese, 1-inch cubes
10 (6 inch) yellow or colored corn tortillas, 1/4-inch strips, fried
fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Sauté oil, garlic and onions in large pan or Dutch oven until soft.
  • Add numbers 4 through 13. Bring to low boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Cut tortillas into 1/4-inch strips and fry in oil or spray with oil and bake at 400 degrees F (while soup is cooking). Sprinkle with salt if desired.
  • Thoroughly mix flour and water, then whisk into soup. Bring to a low boil, then simmer 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Stir in sour cream and cheese (more or less of each, depending on taste). Ensure 165 degrees F serving temperature.
  • After serving soup, pile tortilla strips into a "haystack" shape on top of the soup.
  • Optional: garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses to create a complex and flavorful soup. A good combination is cheddar, Monterey Jack, and pepper Jack.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings. Some popular options include sour cream, avocado, salsa, and tortilla chips.
  • Make sure to use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can use canned diced tomatoes.
  • If you want a thicker soup, you can add some cornstarch or flour. Just be sure to whisk it into the soup until it's completely dissolved.
  • If you want a spicier soup, you can add some chili powder or cayenne pepper. Just be careful not to add too much, or the soup will be too hot.

Conclusion:

Applebee's Cheese Chicken Tortilla Soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that's perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its creamy broth, tender chicken, and flavorful toppings, this soup is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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