Jalapeno Popper Soup
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4.4
21 reviews
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Jalapeno Popper Soup
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A classic appetizer made into a hearty soup! Creamy, cheesy, and packed with potatoes, jalapenos, and bacon, this jalapeno popper soup is the perfect comfort food for lower temperatures.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon, chopped
- 4 to 6 jalapeno peppers, deseeded and diced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cups half-and-half
- 6 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1 inch-pieces
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into pieces
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- sliced jalapenos, bacon, green onion, and shredded cheese for garnish
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or pot add 1 pound bacon, and cook over medium-high heat. Reserve the bacon grease.
- Add 4 to 6 jalapeno peppers, and 1/2 cup onion, to the pot and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes or until tender.
- Stir in 2 teaspoons garlic, and cook an additional 30 seconds.
- Add ½ cup all-purpose flour and stir to create a paste.
- Pour in 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth and 3 cups half-and-half. Continually whisk until mixed well.
- Add the chopped 6 Yukon gold potatoes,. Heat over medium-high heat, and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Stir the soup occasionally while it simmers.
- Remove the pot from the heat then add 8 ounces cream cheese, and shredded 2 cups cheddar cheese,. Stir until the cheeses are melted and combined.
- Season with Kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
- Garnish with sliced jalapenos, bacon, green onion, and shredded cheeseand serve warm!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cup
Calories
1002kcal
(50%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
72g
(111%)
Saturated Fat
34g
(170%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
24g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
168mg
(56%)
Sodium
1028mg
(43%)
Potassium
1436mg
(41%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1445IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
48mg
(53%)
Calcium
506mg
(51%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1002 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 1002kcal | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 72g | 111% |
| Saturated Fat | 34g | 170% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 168mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 1028mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 1436mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1445IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 506mg | 51% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.4
21 reviews
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