Description
Indulge in the creamy and spicy flavors of this Jalapeño Popper Soup paired with crispy Grilled Cheese Dippers. Perfect for a cozy night in or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer at your next gathering.
Ingredients
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Soup:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk or heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4–5 jalapeños, chopped (seeds and membranes removed for mild heat)
- 1/2 cup cooked, diced chicken or a suitable protein
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Grilled Cheese Dippers:
- 4 slices of bread (your choice of white, whole wheat, or sourdough)
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Saute Onion and Garlic: In a large pot, melt butter and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add Ingredients: Pour in chicken broth, milk, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, jalapeños, and chicken. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer: Simmer the soup until flavors meld together, about 15 minutes.
- Prepare Grilled Cheese: Butter bread slices, fill with cheddar cheese, and grill until golden.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with cilantro or green onions, and enjoy with grilled cheese dippers!
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer jalapeños.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken or use a meat substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg