Spicy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup
Spicy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup is a delightful fusion of creamy comfort and zesty heat, perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings. This unique soup combines tender chicken with the flavorful kick of jalapeños, rich cream cheese, and sharp cheddar, all simmered to create a luscious bowl of goodness. It’s an easy-to-make dish that warms you from the inside out, making it an ideal choice for chilly evenings. Whether served as a main course or an appetizer, this soup will surely impress your guests and become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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 (or 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
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté diced onion until softened.
- Add minced garlic and diced jalapeños, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken breasts and chicken broth; bring to a boil then simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken to shred it, then return it to the pot.
- Incorporate heavy cream, spices, and softened cream cheese; stir until creamy.
- Mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Simmer for 5 more minutes before serving hot with fresh cilantro on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg