Description
Warm your soul with this creamy and spicy jalapeno popper soup, perfect for chilly evenings and cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh jalapeños, diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup diced onions
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup crispy bacon bits (or turkey bacon)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Chop the jalapeños and dice the bacon.
- 2. Sauté the Bacon: In a large pot over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving some drippings in the pot.
- 3. Cook the Aromatics: Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot with drippings. Sauté until soft and fragrant, about three minutes.
- 4. Add the Jalapeños: Stir in the chopped jalapeños and cook for an additional two minutes to release their flavor.
- 5. Combine Creamy Ingredients: Add softened cream cheese to the pot, stirring until melted, then mix in chicken broth until well combined.
- 6. Melt in Cheddar: Bring soup to a simmer, gradually adding grated cheddar cheese while stirring frequently until smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg