Description
Warm up with a bowl of Spicy Jalapeño Popper Soup, a rich and creamy delight that combines the perfect amount of heat with cheesy goodness. This comforting dish, paired with crispy grilled cheese dippers, transforms any ordinary day into an extraordinary experience. Ideal for chilly nights or cozy gatherings, each spoonful is a warm hug that brings joy to your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh jalapeños, diced
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sturdy bread for dippers
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash and chop jalapeños and onion; mince garlic.
- Cook aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add broth & cream cheese: Pour in vegetable broth and toss in cream cheese chunks. Stir until creamy.
- Incorporate jalapeños & spices: Add chopped jalapeños along with salt and pepper. Simmer for about 15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Blend it smooth: Use an immersion blender or regular blender to puree until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve with grilled cheese dippers: Make grilled cheese sandwiches using your preferred bread and cheese mixture, then cut into strips for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg