Description
A comforting blend of creamy cheese, spicy jalapeños, and crispy bacon, turned into a warm bowl of soup that evokes nostalgia and brings family together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Fresh jalapeños, chopped
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 strips Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 Onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (like cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and minced garlic, sauté for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
- Toss in the chopped jalapeños, cooking until they soften.
- Stir in the cream cheese until fully melted, whisking to ensure a creamy base.
- Gradually add the broth, stirring as the soup heats up.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese and mix until melted.
- Season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Blend the soup for a smooth texture if desired, then serve topped with crispy bacon and fresh herbs.
Notes
Choose fresh ingredients for the best flavor. If you’re sensitive to spice, remove the seeds from the jalapeños before adding them to the soup. Top with tortilla chips or croutons for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: soup, comfort food, jalapeno popper, creamy soup, spicy soup
