Jalapeno Popper Chicken Soup: Creamy and Indulgent Comfort Food
A rich and creamy soup that captures the flavors of jalapeno poppers in a comforting bowl of chicken soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup chopped jalapenos
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add chicken breasts and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and add tomatoes and jalapenos. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, add cream cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Stir in cheddar cheese and sour cream.
- Season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, then serve hot.
Notes
- This soup can be spicy due to the jalapenos; adjust quantities to taste.
- For extra crunch, top with crushed tortilla chips before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg