Description
Creamy “spicy jalapeño popper soup” delivers comfort with a fiery kick. Crispy bacon and melted cheese blend seamlessly, promising a bold culinary adventure you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Meat and Vegetables:
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 jalapenos, diced
Seasoning and Toppings:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: extra bacon, cheddar cheese, jalapeno slices
Instructions
- Render bacon in a large pot over medium heat until golden and crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer crispy bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving rendered fat in the pot.
- Sauté diced onions, minced garlic, and chopped jalapenos in the bacon fat until vegetables become translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Gradually pour chicken broth into the pot, allowing mixture to reach a gentle simmer over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and incorporate cream cheese, stirring continuously until smooth and fully melted. Gradually fold in shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, ensuring complete integration.
- Season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting flavors to personal preference.
- Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls, garnishing with reserved crispy bacon pieces, additional shredded cheddar cheese, and thinly sliced fresh jalapeno rings for extra heat and visual appeal.
Notes
- Remove seeds from jalapenos to control heat level, keeping the soup mild or spicy based on personal preference.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to manage salt content, especially for those watching sodium intake.
- Swap bacon for turkey bacon or omit entirely to create a vegetarian version of the soup.
- Freeze leftovers in airtight containers for up to 2 months, reheating gently to prevent cheese separation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg