Description
Warm up with a bowl of Spicy Jalapeño Popper Soup, a delightful blend of flavors that combines creamy richness with just the right amount of heat. This cozy dish is perfect for chilly evenings, family gatherings, or a comforting weeknight dinner. With fresh jalapeños, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese, every spoonful promises to ignite your taste buds and warm your heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh jalapeños, diced
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in diced jalapeños and cook until softened.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Mix in cream cheese until fully melted and incorporated.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until completely melted.
- Remove from heat; add lime juice and fresh cilantro. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like crispy bacon bits or extra cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg