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Spicy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup

A creamy and spicy soup inspired by jalapeño poppers, featuring tender chicken, cream cheese, and a kick of heat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Base
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup heavy cream
Vegetables and Spices
  • 1 cup jalapeños diced, seeds removed for less heat
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a large pot, add the diced chicken and cook over medium heat until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
Cook the Vegetables
  1. In the same pot, add the diced onion and jalapeños. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  2. Add minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  2. Stir in the softened cream cheese and heavy cream until fully combined.
  3. Return the cooked chicken to the pot and heat through for about 5 minutes.
Serve
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese, cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream.
  2. Enjoy your Spicy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

Adjust the number of jalapeños based on your heat preference. You can also use rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.

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