Description
This creamy and spicy Jalapeno Popper Soup blends the fiery bite of jalapenos with smooth, melted cheddar and cream cheese. It’s an easy, comforting bowl of flavor-packed joy.
Ingredients
4 jalapenos, diced
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Green onions, for garnish
Instructions
1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add diced onions and jalapenos; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
5. Add diced tomatoes and cream cheese, stirring until fully melted.
6. Gradually mix in the shredded cheddar cheese until smooth.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.
Notes
Use low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version.
Substitute vegetable broth for a vegetarian-friendly soup.
Add cooked bacon bits or crumbled tortilla chips for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: jalapeno popper soup, cheesy soup, spicy comfort food, easy jalapeno soup