Description
A creamy and spicy soup inspired by jalapeño poppers, served with delicious grilled cheese dippers.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled, adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 8 slices of bread (your choice)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces sliced cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cream cheese, stirring until melted and combined.
- Mix in the shredded sharp cheddar, pepper jack cheese, diced jalapeños, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheeses are fully melted and the soup is creamy.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and lime juice. Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- For the grilled cheese dippers, heat a skillet over medium heat. Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place four slices butter-side down in the skillet, layer with sliced cheddar cheese, and top with the remaining bread slices, butter-side up.
- Cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side, then remove and cut into strips.
- Serve the spicy jalapeño popper soup hot with grilled cheese dippers on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For a milder version, use fewer jalapeños or substitute with bell peppers.
- You can also add crispy bacon bits for extra flavor and crunch.
- For a vegetarian option, replace chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 100mg