Creamy Jalapeño Popper Soup
A comforting and flavorful soup inspired by the classic jalapeño popper, featuring creamy textures and a hint of spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy Optional
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 fresh jalapeños, diced
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Add the chicken: Toss in your chicken and brown for about 5-7 minutes until no longer pink.
- Sprinkle in your spices: Add paprika, cumin, and pepper to coat the chicken.
- Incorporate the jalapeños: Add diced jalapeños and cook with the chicken for another 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the broth: Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add the creaminess: Stir in the cream cheese until melted, then add heavy cream.
- Garnish and serve: Ladle into bowls, garnishing with crispy bacon and fresh herbs.
Notes
Feel free to adjust spices to taste. This soup can be made ahead and freezes well; add cream after reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: soup, creamy, jalapeño popper, comfort food, spicy soup