Description
A rich and creamy jalapeño popper soup loaded with cheese, bacon, and just the right amount of heat comfort food in a bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3–4 jalapeños, seeded and diced
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Cook chopped bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving some grease in the pot.
- 2. Add butter to the pot along with onion and sauté until softened.
- 3. Stir in garlic and jalapeños and cook until fragrant.
- 4. Add chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 5. Whisk in cream cheese until fully melted and smooth.
- 6. Stir in heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese until melted.
- 7. Season with smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt to taste.
- 8. Simmer for 5–10 minutes until thickened.
- 9. Serve hot topped with crispy bacon and green onions.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeños based on your heat preference.
- For a thicker soup, blend a portion before adding bacon back in.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: jalapeno popper soup, creamy jalapeno soup, cheesy soup