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Spicy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup

Creamy Spicy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup for Cozy Nights

A comforting and spicy soup perfect for chilly evenings, featuring jalapeños, cream, and chicken.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Essential for sautéing vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 large Jalapeños Seeds removed and diced
For the Soup
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Can be substituted with rotisserie chicken
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Base of the soup
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute half with low-fat milk
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • Salt and Pepper To taste
  • 1 cup Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Any melty cheese can substitute
For the Optional Toppings
  • ½ cup Crumbled Bacon Optional
  • Fresh Cilantro For garnish

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Spicy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 diced jalapeños. Sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
  3. Add 1 pound of chicken breasts and pour in 4 cups of chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
  5. Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Add 1 cup of softened cream cheese and mix until fully incorporated.
  7. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and ½ cup of crumbled bacon, if using. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust spice level by adding fewer jalapeños initially. This soup can be made ahead and reheated beautifully.

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