Spicy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup: A Cozy, Indulgent Delight
A creamy and spicy soup that combines the flavors of jalapeño poppers and hearty chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced jalapeños, fresh or pickled
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the cooked shredded chicken and diced jalapeños, cooking for a few minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and stir in the cream cheese until fully melted and combined.
- Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese and spices, stirring until smooth.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For added heat, use more jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- This soup is great with tortilla chips for crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg