Spicy Jalapeño Popper Soup with Grilled Cheese Dippers
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 30min
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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6 slices bacon
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1 onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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4–5 roasted jalapeños, chopped
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4 cups chicken broth
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8 oz cream cheese, cubed
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1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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½ teaspoon smoked paprika
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8 slices bread
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6 oz cheese (for grilled cheese sandwiches)
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Butter, for bread
Instructions
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Cook bacon until crispy, set aside.
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Sauté onion and garlic in bacon fat until soft.
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Stir in jalapeños and broth, bring to boil, then simmer.
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Add cream cheese and shredded cheeses, stir until melted.
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Season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes.
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Make grilled cheese sandwiches, cook until golden, then slice into strips.
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Stir bacon into soup, serve hot with grilled cheese dippers.
Nutrition
- Calories: 640
- Fat: 45g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 28g