Description
Creamy, spicy, and comforting chicken soup with the flavors of jalapeño poppers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cheddar cheese, shredded (for topping)
- Tortilla chips, crushed (for topping)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, bell pepper, and jalapeño peppers and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in shredded chicken and cream cheese until cream cheese is melted and smooth.
- Add frozen corn and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer for another 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Ladle soup into bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese and crushed tortilla chips.
Notes
- Spice Level: Adjust the amount of jalapeño to suit your taste.
- Cream Cheese: Ensure the cream cheese is softened for smoother incorporation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 cal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: spicy, jalapeño popper, chicken soup, creamy, comfort food
