Name: Jalapeno Popper Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, chopped; 1 small onion, diced; 4–5 jalapeños, diced (seeds removed for less heat); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups chicken broth; 8 oz cream cheese, cubed; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; Salt, pepper, smoked paprika to taste

Jalapeno Popper Soup

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Author: Sophia Bennett
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 25
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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6 slices bacon, chopped
1 small onion, diced
4–5 jalapeños, diced (seeds removed for less heat)
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups chicken broth
8 oz cream cheese, cubed
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Salt, pepper, smoked paprika to taste

Instructions

Cook bacon in a large pot until crispy. Remove and set aside.
Sauté onion, jalapeños, and garlic in bacon drippings until softened.
Stir in broth and bring to a simmer.
Add cream cheese and heavy cream, stir until smooth.
Mix in cheddar cheese until melted.
Return bacon to pot, season, and simmer 10 minutes.
Serve hot with toppings.

Notes

For extra heat, leave jalapeño seeds in.
Add chicken or corn for a heartier version.
Reheat gently to avoid cheese separating.

Nutrition

Calories: 410
Fat: 36g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Protein: 14g

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