Irresistible Jalapeno Popper Soup Recipe
Warm your soul with this creamy and spicy Jalapeno Popper Soup, featuring fresh jalapenos, crispy bacon, and rich cream cheese. This comforting dish is perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, offering a delightful blend of flavors that will make every spoonful memorable. Serve as a starter or main course, and watch it become the star of your meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 fresh jalapenos, chopped
- 6 strips thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain excess fat, leaving about two tablespoons in the pot.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot; sauté until onion is translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in chopped jalapenos and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add cream cheese cubes; stir until melted and well combined.
- Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring continuously; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until fully melted. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Transfer to bowls and garnish with crispy bacon bits and chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg