JALAPENO POPPER SOUP

Jalapeno Popper Soup image

Just throw everything into a pot, and enjoy the delicious jalapeno popper flavors that come out.

Provided by Kisha McDaniel Logsdon

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 slices bacon
1 tablespoon butter
3 jalapeno peppers, diced
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
½ (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
¼ cup heavy cream
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
While bacon is cooking, melt butter in a pot over medium-high heat. Add jalapeno peppers and garlic; cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add chicken broth, dried cilantro, Cajun seasoning, and onion powder; stir up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add chicken. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
Add cream cheese, most of the Cheddar cheese, and heavy cream; simmer, stirring occasionally, until cheese has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve soup with remaining cheese. Crumble bacon on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 116.6 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.3 g, Sodium 1092.7 mg, Sugar 1.2 g