THE ACTUAL APPLEBEE'S CHEESY CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

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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.

Ann Vine
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I love the creamy texture of this soup. It's so rich and flavorful.


Adedayo Peace
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This soup is a hit with my family and friends. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Cubwa Caroline
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to use up leftover chicken.


Ansari Saab
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold day. It's warm, cheesy, and filling.


Mari Marikuna
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I love that this soup is made with fresh ingredients. It really makes a difference in the flavor.


Paul Peng
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This soup is so easy to make and it tastes just like the one from Applebee's. I'll definitely be making this again.


Poco Page
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I'm not usually a fan of tortilla soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Zabi Sheikh
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This soup is the perfect combination of cheesy, creamy, and spicy. It's definitely a new favorite in my household.


Fidd
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I love the creamy texture of this soup. It's so rich and flavorful.


Ahsan Kanjan786
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I added some extra diced chicken to this soup and it was even better. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Elizabeth Abwooli
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Siya S
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand.


SABELO TEBOGO
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I was skeptical at first, but this soup really does taste like the one from Applebee's. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Md Asif Sheik
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This soup is amazing! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It's definitely a keeper.


Karen Palacios
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I've tried many copycat recipes for Applebee's Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Soup, but this one is by far the best. The flavors are spot-on, and it's so easy to make.


Jeremy Faulkner
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This soup was a hit with my family! It was cheesy, flavorful, and had just the right amount of spice. I'll definitely be making this again.


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