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Spicy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup

A comforting and creamy chicken soup with a kick of jalapeños, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 large jalapeños seeds removed and diced
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream can substitute half with low-fat milk
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled bacon optional
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and diced jalapeños, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
  3. Add the chicken breasts to the pot followed by the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  4. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream, ground cumin, paprika, and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Add the softened cream cheese, stirring until it is fully incorporated and creamy.
  7. Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined. If using crumbled bacon, stir it in at this point.
  8. Let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes, allowing all those wonderful flavors to meld together.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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