Description
Jalapeño Popper Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy evenings and gatherings. This creamy, spicy delight combines fresh jalapeños, rich cream cheese, and sharp cheddar cheese for a warm hug in a bowl. With its vibrant flavors and inviting aroma, this soup not only satisfies your taste buds but also creates memories shared with family and friends. Get ready to indulge in a dish that warms your heart and soul!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium Fresh Jalapeños, chopped
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 4 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Paprika
- ½ cup Sour Cream (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping the jalapeños, onion, and garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté the diced onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and chopped jalapeños to the pot; sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the softened cream cheese until melted and creamy.
- Gradually pour in the chicken broth while stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Mix in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese until fully melted.
- Season with cumin and paprika to taste. Serve hot topped with a dollop of sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 55mg