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Spicy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup

A creamy and spicy chicken soup inspired by the flavors of jalapeño poppers, perfect for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Base
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup heavy cream
Vegetables
  • 1 cup jalapeños diced, seeds removed for less heat
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup corn frozen or canned
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
Spices and Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a large pot, add the diced chicken breasts and cook over medium heat until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
Cook the Vegetables
  1. In the same pot, add the diced onion, jalapeños, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add the corn and cook for another 2 minutes.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Return the cooked chicken to the pot and pour in the chicken broth.
  2. Stir in the cream cheese and heavy cream until well combined.
Season the Soup
  1. Add cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese, cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

For extra heat, leave some seeds in the jalapeños or add a dash of hot sauce before serving.

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