Description
Outback Steakhouse’s signature Walkabout Onion Soup delivers rich, creamy comfort with caramelized onions and a velvety broth. Cheese lovers will savor each spoonful of this hearty Australian-inspired classic that brings restaurant magic straight to home kitchens.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 large yellow onions
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter
- 4 slices French bread
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices Provolone cheese
Broth Ingredients:
- 2 10.5 ounces (298 grams) cans beef broth
- 2 10.5 ounces (298 grams) cans chicken broth
- 1 10.5 ounces (298 grams) can beef consomme
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Caramelize sliced onions in butter over medium heat until soft and golden, stirring periodically to prevent burning.
- Sprinkle sugar over onions and continue cooking, allowing them to develop a rich, deep brown color and sweet flavor.
- Pour beef broth, chicken broth, and consomme into the caramelized onions, seasoning with pepper and garlic powder.
- Simmer the soup mixture for approximately 45 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and develop depth.
- Preheat oven broiler to high temperature, positioning rack near the top of the oven.
- Transfer hot soup into individual oven-safe ceramic bowls, ensuring even distribution.
- Layer a toasted French bread slice across the top of each soup-filled bowl.
- Cover bread with one slice of Swiss cheese, followed by a slice of Provolone cheese, ensuring complete coverage.
- Carefully place cheese-topped bowls on a sturdy baking sheet.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese melts completely, turns golden, and develops bubbly edges.
- Remove from broiler carefully and serve immediately while hot and cheese is gloriously melted.
Notes
- Caramelize onions slowly over medium heat to develop deep, rich flavor without burning.
- Use a combination of broths for complex, layered taste that mimics Outback’s signature recipe.
- Choose high-quality Swiss and Provolone cheeses for authentic melting and creamy texture.
- Watch carefully during broiling to prevent cheese from burning, ensuring golden brown perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 423 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1180 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg