Jalapeño Popper Soup delivers the flavor of a creamy jalapeño popper in soup form — with smoky bacon, cheddar, and cream cheese in every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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6 slices bacon, chopped
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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4 jalapeños, seeded and diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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3 cups chicken broth
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Optional: sliced jalapeños, green onions, extra cheese, tortilla chips for garnish
Instructions
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Cook chopped bacon in a large pot until crisp. Remove half and set aside for garnish.
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In remaining bacon fat, sauté onion and jalapeños until soft (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
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Pour in broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes.
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Lower heat and stir in softened cream cheese until melted and smooth.
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Add shredded cheddar gradually, stirring until fully melted.
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Stir in cream. Heat gently until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper.
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Ladle into bowls and garnish with reserved bacon, cheese, and jalapeños.