Name: Jalapeño Popper Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Bacon - 4 slices; Butter - 1 tablespoon; Jalapeno peppers, diced - 3; Minced garlic - 2 teaspoons; Chicken broth - 3 cups; Dried cilantro - 1 teaspoon; Cajun seasoning - 1 teaspoon; Onion Powder - 1 teaspoon; Boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced - 4; Cream cheese - 1 (8 ounce) package; Shredded Cheddar cheese, divided - ½ (8 ounce) package; Heavy cream - ¼ cup; Salt and ground black pepper to taste - ¼ cup

Ingredients for - Jalapeño Popper Soup

1. Bacon 4 slices

2. Butter 1 tablespoon

3. Jalapeno peppers, diced 3

4. Minced garlic 2 teaspoons

5. Chicken broth 3 cups

6. Dried cilantro 1 teaspoon

7. Cajun seasoning 1 teaspoon

8. Onion Powder 1 teaspoon

9. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced 4

10. Cream cheese 1 (8 ounce) package

11. Shredded Cheddar cheese, divided ½ (8 ounce) package

12. Heavy cream ¼ cup

13. Salt and ground black pepper to taste ¼ cup

How to cook deliciously - Jalapeño Popper Soup

1 . Stage

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.

2 . Stage

While bacon is cooking, melt butter in a pot over medium-high heat. Add jalapeño peppers and garlic; cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add chicken broth, cilantro, Cajun seasoning, and onion powder; stir up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and add chicken. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.

3 . Stage

Add cream cheese, most of the Cheddar cheese, and heavy cream. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until cheese has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

4 . Stage

Serve soup with remaining Cheddar. Crumble bacon over top.