Creamy Jalapeño Popper Soup
A creamy and zesty soup that brings the flavors of jalapeño poppers into a delightful bowl. Perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Chicken (Cooked and Shredded)
- 2–3 Jalapeños (Fresh, diced)
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese
- 4–6 strips Bacon (Cooked and Crumbled)
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Cream (Heavy Whipping Cream or Half-and-Half)
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy.
- Sauté the jalapeños in the same pot until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper, cooking for another minute.
- Incorporate the chicken broth, bringing to a simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Blend in the cream cheese until melted and mixed.
- Add the shredded chicken and stir, simmering for an additional 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cream, warming through.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Serve in bowls topped with crumbled bacon and garnish as desired.
Notes
This soup pairs well with crusty bread or a simple salad. Feel free to adjust the heat level by modifying the amount of jalapeños used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: jalapeño popper, creamy soup, comfort food, spicy soup