Spicy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup Recipe
If you love heat, comfort, and creamy richness, this Spicy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup Recipe is a dream come true.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 jalapeños sliced and deseeded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 8 oz block cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in soup pot over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- In same pot, cook bacon until crispy. Remove, save grease.
- Add onion, garlic, and jalapeños. Sauté for 3 minutes.
- Return chicken to the pot. Stir everything together.
- Pour in chicken broth and seasonings. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer 15 minutes.
- Whisk in cream cheese until fully melted.
- Add shredded cheeses and stir until smooth.
- Pour in heavy cream. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add bacon back in. Simmer another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
- Leave some jalapeño seeds for extra heat.
- Add corn or beans for added texture.
- Use an immersion blender for smoother soup.
- Freeze leftovers for easy future meals.
- Don’t overcook cream cheese—melt it slowly.
- Add crushed tortilla chips for crunch.
- Use turkey bacon for a lighter version.