Spicy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup
A warm and comforting soup made with cream cheese, jalapeños, and shredded chicken, perfect for cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cheddar cheese, shredded (for topping)
- Tortilla chips, crushed (for topping)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, bell pepper, and jalapeño peppers and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and cream cheese until the cream cheese is melted and smooth.
- Add frozen corn and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer for another 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Ladle soup into bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese and crushed tortilla chips.
Notes
For an extra kick, leave some seeds in the jalapeños or add a dash of hot sauce. Use low-fat cream cheese or Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg