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Spicy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup

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A creamy and spicy chicken soup enriched with jalapeños, cream cheese, and cheddar, perfect for a comforting dinner.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup jalapeños, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
  2. Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  4. Stir in cream cheese until melted and combined.
  5. Add shredded cheddar cheese and jalapeños; simmer until heated through.
  6. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Notes

For a milder profile, remove the seeds from the jalapeños before dicing. To reduce calories, consider using lower-fat cream cheese.

  • Author: Chef Rita
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg