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Spicy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup

A creamy and spicy chicken soup inspired by jalapeño poppers, perfect for a cozy meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Broth
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
Vegetables
  • 1 cup jalapeños seeded and diced
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Dairy and Spices
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup sour cream for serving

Method
 

Cook the Chicken
  1. In a large pot, add the diced chicken and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
Sauté the Vegetables
  1. In a separate pan, sauté the diced jalapeños, onion, and garlic over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the sautéed vegetables to the pot with the chicken. Stir in the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until the cheeses are melted and the soup is creamy, about 5 minutes.
Serve
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro and a dollop of sour cream. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

Adjust the number of jalapeños based on your spice preference.

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