Description
This Jalapeño Popper Soup transforms the beloved, spicy appetizer into a wonderfully creamy and comforting meal in a bowl. It’s quick, full of flavor, and perfect for cozy nights or game-day gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 fresh jalapeños, seeded and diced (plus slices for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup half-and-half (or heavy cream)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, jalapeños, smoked paprika, and cumin. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and add shredded chicken if using. Bring to a simmer.
- Add softened cream cheese and stir until fully melted and smooth.
- Lower heat and stir in half-and-half and cheddar cheese. Cook gently until melted and slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle into bowls and top with turkey bacon, green onions, extra cheese, and jalapeño slices if desired.
Notes
To reduce spice, remove all jalapeño seeds and white pith. For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and omit chicken and bacon. Soup stores well in the fridge for 3-4 days, but avoid freezing due to dairy content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: jalapeño popper, soup, cheesy, spicy, comfort food