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Jalapeno Popper Chicken Soup Recipe

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Soup Recipe
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This creamy and flavorful Jalapeno Popper Chicken Soup combines the spicy kick of jalapeños with the comforting richness of cream cheese, cheddar, and crispy bacon. It’s a hearty and delicious twist on classic chicken soup, perfect for warming up on chilly days or serving as a satisfying meal any time of year.

Ingredients

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Soup Base

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 pound bacon, chopped
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2–3 jalapeños, seeded and diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Cheese and Cream

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened and cubed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Garnishes (Optional)

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • Extra shredded cheese
  • Crumbled bacon
  • Sliced jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Heat the pan: In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Cook the bacon: Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the pot.
  3. Sauté onions: Add the diced onion to the pot and cook until soft and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add garlic and jalapeños: Stir in the minced garlic and diced jalapeños and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Add chicken broth: Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  6. Add chicken and seasonings: Stir in the shredded chicken, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
  7. Melt cream cheese: Add the softened, cubed cream cheese to the pot and stir until melted and the soup is smooth and creamy.
  8. Add cheddar and cream: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and heavy cream. Heat gently until the cheese is melted and everything is well combined.
  9. Simmer soup: Let the soup simmer for 5 to 10 minutes to thicken slightly and allow flavors to meld.
  10. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with crumbled bacon, extra shredded cheese, sliced jalapeños, and chopped fresh cilantro if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

  • You can adjust the number of jalapeños to control the soup’s spiciness.
  • For a thicker soup, simmer a bit longer or add a slurry of cornstarch and water.
  • Use rotisserie chicken as a shortcut to save time on cooking and shredding the chicken breasts.
  • Make sure to remove the seeds from the jalapeños to reduce heat if preferred.
  • This soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stove.

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Keywords: Jalapeno Popper Chicken Soup, spicy chicken soup, creamy chicken soup, bacon chicken soup, comfort food soup

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