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Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup
This warm and hearty Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup packs the same bold flavors of a classic jalapeño popper into a cozy bowl of comfort.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 343 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 5 cups chicken stock
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken I use roasted chicken
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese plus a little more for garnish
- 6 lices of uncured bacon raw and chopped into small pieces
- 3 Jalapeno peppers chopped
- ½ cup onion diced
- 1 teaspoon chili seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bacon over medium heat in a pot until crisp. Remove the bacon and most of the grease, leaving behind about a tablespoon. Sauté the onion and jalapeño peppers for a few minutes.
- Add in the chili seasoning and allow to toast for about 10 seconds, while stirring. Add in the chicken stock, chicken, remaining salt and pepper.
- Simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes, uncovered. Add in the shredded cheddar and cream cheese, then stir until melted.
- Serve with a healthy garnish of cheddar cheese, bacon and chopped jalapeño peppers.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
343kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 343kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.