Outback Copycat Walkabout Onion Soup

Onion soup is something that many people may not even know that they like.

The right walkabout onion soup recipe is a great way to decide if onion soup is for you or not.

This outback creamy onion soup recipe is a great option that is truly going to taste great. If you love onions and want a super comforting and cheesy soup, this is the recipe for you. 

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Why I love Outback Copycat Walkabout Onion Soup?

• Super flavorful and easy to make
• Uses a ton of ingredients that you already have on hand.
• Cheesy, creamy and delicious

What is the difference between French onion soup and regular onion soup?

French onion soup is traditionally made with only yellow onions and beef stock, while onion soup can be made with any type of onion and with any type of broth. There are less rules when it comes to the overall recipe for onion soup over French onion soup.

How to serve Outback Copycat Walkabout Onion Soup?

This type of soup is best served with a crusty bread for dipping and can be a side dish, an entrée and even a main dish when you take the time to make it right. This is a great soup if you are going to be serving a salad and want a hearty soup that has tons of great flavor.

Outback Copycat Walkabout Onion Soup Cooking Tips:

• Slice your onions very thin.
• Make sure you are using a good quality broth that is going to impart tons of great flavor.
• Combine your ingredients and make sure they are fully combined before you start cooking.
• Allow plenty of time to simmer and cook.

Variations:

You can make a few different variations based on the overall stock that you use, the herbs that you add to your soup, and the type of onion you use as well. You can add some great flavor by choosing different varieties of onion to your dish as well as doing things like serving it in a bread bowl.

Outback Copycat Walkabout Onion Soup

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 55 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

4.14 from 15 votes

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Ingredients 

• 2 cups yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1 15 ounce can chicken broth
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1/4 cup Velveeta cheese, cubes
• Garnish with cheddar cheese, and bacon
• White Sauce:
• 3 Tbsp. butter
• 3 Tbsp. flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk

Instructions

• 1. In a large saucepan add the 2 tablespoons butter and sliced onions.
  2. Place the saucepan on low to medium heat, stirring frequently until the onions are soft and clear.
  3. Add the chicken broth, chicken bouillon cubes, salt, pepper, to the onions and stir to combine.
  4. In a small saucepan add the ingredients for the white sauce mix until fully combined.
  5. Heat the white sauce on low for 5 minutes.
  6. Add the white sauce and Velveeta cheese to the onion mixture.
  7. Stir to combine.
  8. Allow the onion mixture to simmer on medium to low heat, for 5 minutes.
  9. Make sure the cheese is melted, make sure to stir constantly.
  10. Reduce the heat to warm / low and let it cook for 30 to 45 minutes.
  11. Serve with a shredded cheddar cheese, and bacon bits.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1223mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g

Author: Marta

How to store Outback Copycat Walkabout Onion Soup?

To store, you want to make sure you are storing in an air tight container in the fridge. Since it does have onions, you might want to store it in a glass container to prevent your Tupperware from holding on to the onion smell.

How to reheat Outback Copycat Walkabout Onion Soup?

You can reheat this soup on the stove in a sauce pan. This is the best method, but in a pinch, you can also put it in the microwave to heat it back up. Heat it up for about ten minutes on medium heat and make sure that you are stirring continuously to prevent burning.

How much does Outback Copycat Walkabout Onion Soup last on the fridge?

You can keep onion soup in the fridge for about three days before it needs to be thrown out.

Can I make ahead Outback Copycat Walkabout Onion Soup?

You can make this soup ahead of time and you can reheat it as needed. This is something that you need to really pay attention to as the longer that you leave the soup in the fridge, the more likely it is that the flavor is going to change.

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Classic Potato Soup: – This is an easy and tasty recipe. If you love potato soup, this is a classic recipe that is going to be easy to make, delicious, and something that your whole family or dinner party is going to love.

Hamburger Soup: – Another great option if you are looking for a soup that is going to be fun and easy is this hamburger soup. This is going to give you all the flavor of a great hamburger, with the comfort of a soup.