Spicy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup Recipe and Tips Recipe
This Spicy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup is a creamy and flavorful twist on classic chicken soup, with a spicy kick from jalapeños and the richness of cream cheese and cheddar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large jalapeños, seeds removed and diced (adjust based on spice preference)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (can substitute half with low-fat milk)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup crumbled turkey bacon (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot, sauté onions until softened. Add garlic and jalapeños, cook for 2 minutes.
- Cook Chicken: Add chicken breasts and broth, simmer for 15 minutes until cooked. Shred chicken.
- Make Soup: Stir in cream, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add cream cheese until creamy. Mix in cheddar cheese and turkey bacon.
- Finish and Serve: Simmer for 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer jalapeños.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat milk instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings like avocado or tortilla strips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Spicy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup, Creamy Chicken Soup, Jalapeño Chicken Soup
