
By casey hiemstra
Spicy Jalapeño Popper Soup with Grilled Cheese Dippers
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Sauté the Aromatics
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
Stir in the minced jalapeños and garlic, cooking for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
2. Build the Soup Base
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the heavy cream, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cubed cream cheese, whisking until fully melted and smooth.
Updated at: Sun, 18 May 2025 21:28:18 GMT
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Ingredients
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Popper Soup
For the Jalapeño

2 Tbspunsalted butter

1onion
small, finely diced

3fresh jalapeños
seeded and minced, leave seeds for extra heat if desired

3cloves garlic
minced

4 cupschicken broth

1 cupheavy cream
or half-and-half for a lighter option

8 ozcream cheese
cubed

2 cupsshredded cheddar cheese

1 cupshredded monterey jack cheese

1 tspsmoked paprika

½ tspgarlic powder

salt
to taste

black pepper
to taste

6 slicesbacon
cooked, crumbled, plus extra for garnish

Fresh cilantro
Optional, or green onions for garnish
Cheese Dippers
For the Grilled

8slices bread
sourdough, whole grain, or your favorite type

2 cupsshredded cheese
cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend

2 Tbspunsalted butter
softened, for spreading
Instructions
Step 1
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 2
1. Sauté the Aromatics
Step 3
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.
Step 4
Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
Step 5
Stir in the minced jalapeños and garlic, cooking for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 6
2. Build the Soup Base
Step 7
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Step 8
Add the heavy cream, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Step 9
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cubed cream cheese, whisking until fully melted and smooth.
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