Description
Enjoy a spicy and cheesy comfort food with our Jalapeno Popper Soup – a fiery, creamy, and flavorful dish perfect for chilly days or when craving something spicy and savory. This Jalapeno Popper Soup combines fresh jalapenos, creamy cheeses, and rich broth for a satisfying meal that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 large fresh jalapenos, sliced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: chopped green onions, crumbled bacon, shredded cheese
Instructions
- Begin by heating olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add sliced jalapenos and sauté for 5-7 minutes until peppers soften.
- Pour in chicken or vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and well incorporated. Blend the soup to your desired consistency using an immersion blender or leave it chunky.
- Stir in sour cream and season with salt, pepper, and optional spices such as cumin or chili powder.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese, green onions, bacon, or any preferred toppings.
Notes
- For a milder soup, remove seeds from jalapenos before slicing.
- Use vegetarian-friendly cheeses if making it vegetarian.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat gently on stove or microwave, adding broth or milk if needed to thin the soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 75mg