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Spice It Up: Jalapeño Popper Soup Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 4slicesbacon

  • 1tablespoonbutter

  • 3jalapeno peppers, diced

  • 2teaspoonsminced garlic

  • 3cupschicken broth

  • 1teaspoondried cilantro

  • 1teaspoonCajun seasoning

  • 1teaspoononion powder

  • 4boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced

  • 1(8 ounce) packagecream cheese

  • ½(8 ounce) packageshredded Cheddar cheese, divided

  • ¼cupheavy cream

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.

  2. While bacon is cooking, melt butter in a pot over medium-high heat. Add jalapeño peppers and garlic; cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add chicken broth, cilantro, Cajun seasoning, and onion powder; stir up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and add chicken. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.

  3. Add cream cheese, most of the Cheddar cheese, and heavy cream. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until cheese has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. Serve soup with remaining Cheddar. Crumble bacon over top.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories364
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
31g 		39%
Saturated Fat
17g 		87%
Cholesterol
117mg 		39%
Sodium
1093mg 		48%
Total Carbohydrate
3g 		1%
Dietary Fiber
0g 		1%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
18g 		37%
Vitamin C
4mg 		5%
Calcium
180mg 		14%
Iron
1mg 		7%
Potassium
192mg 		4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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