Spicy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup Recipe
This Spicy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup is a creamy and flavorful twist on traditional chicken soup, with the added kick of jalapeños and richness of cream cheese. Perfect for spice lovers!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large jalapeños, seeds removed and diced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings:
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled bacon (Optional for added flavor)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, sauté diced onion until softened.
- Add aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and diced jalapeños, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Cook chicken: Add chicken breasts and chicken broth. Simmer until chicken is cooked through.
- Shred chicken: Remove and shred chicken, then return to the pot.
- Season: Stir in heavy cream, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add cheeses: Mix in cream cheese until creamy, then add cheddar cheese until melted.
- Optional: Add bacon for extra flavor.
- Simmer: Let soup meld flavors for 5 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and enjoy hot.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer jalapeños.
- For a lighter version, substitute half the heavy cream with low-fat milk.
- This soup pairs well with crusty bread or a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: jalapeño popper chicken soup, spicy chicken soup, creamy chicken soup
