Creamy Jalapeño Popper Soup – Easy Recipes Comfort
This creamy jalapeño popper soup delivers rich, cheesy comfort with a spicy twist. Perfect for cozy nights or crowd-pleasing dinners.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1-2 jalapeños, seeded and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro and extra cheese, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the grease.
- Add onion and jalapeños to the pot. Sauté until soft, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1-2 minutes to cook off the raw taste.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
- Add paprika, cumin, black pepper, and stir well. Let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add cream cheese and cheddar, stirring until fully melted and smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream and cooked bacon. Adjust seasoning with salt as needed.
- Simmer for another 5 minutes, then serve hot garnished with fresh cilantro and extra cheese if desired.