Spicy Jalapeño Popper Soup with Grilled Cheese Dippers
Spicy Jalapeño Popper Soup with Grilled Cheese Dippers is the ultimate comfort dish that brings a delightful kick to your meal. This creamy, cheesy soup bursts with bold jalapeño flavor, making it ideal for cozy nights or casual get-togethers. Paired with crispy grilled cheese strips for dipping, it’s a fun and satisfying experience that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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 removed for mild heat)
- ½ cup cooked, diced chicken
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices of bread (your choice of white, whole wheat, or sourdough)
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until soft.
- Pour in chicken broth and milk, stirring well. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5–7 minutes.
- Gradually stir in shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses until melted and creamy.
- Mix in chopped jalapeños and cooked chicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- For the dippers, butter one side of each slice of bread and grill with shredded cheese until golden brown. Cut into strips.
- Serve the soup hot with grilled cheese dippers on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg