Description
Spicy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup is a delightful fusion of creamy textures and bold flavors, perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large jalapeños, diced (seeds removed)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ground cumin
- paprika
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and diced jalapeños; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Incorporate the chicken breasts and chicken broth; bring to a boil before reducing heat to simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks before returning it to the pot.
- Stir in the heavy cream, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Blend in the softened cream cheese until fully incorporated.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese and let it melt into the soup.
- Simmer for another 5 minutes before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg