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Cream of Jalapeño Soup
Cream of Jalapeño Soup is a lovely combination of spicy peppers in a creamy, cheesy soup base. Fresh cilantro and lime add the perfect touch to this unique soup.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 254 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp butter, divided
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 large jalapenos, sliced
- large Handful of fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
- 15 ounce can chicken stock, divided
- 2 Tbsp all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 lime
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or mild cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat the oil and one tablespoon of the butter in a stock pot and saute the onion until softened, but not browned, about 5 minutes.
- Put the onions, jalapenos (seeds and all) cilantro, salt, pepper, and one cup of the stock into a high speed blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
- Melt the last 2 tablespoons of butter in the pot and add the flour to make a paste, or roux. Stir for a minute, but do not brown. Slowly add the rest of the stock and the cream, stirring or whisking constantly until the mixture is smooth and thick.
- Add the pureed pepper mixture to the pot, and stir to combine. Bring up to a boil, then turn down the heat and gently simmer for 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the cheese. Taste to adjust the seasonings. Add a squeeze of lime juice if you like.
- Serve immediately in small bowls topped with fresh cilantro and cracked black pepper.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
254kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
655mg
(27%)
Potassium
179mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
902IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
168mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 655mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 179mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 902IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.