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Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup: The Ultimate Creamy & Spicy Recipe

This Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort food, packing all the creamy, spicy, and cheesy flavor of your favorite appetizer into a rich, hearty soup. It's a quick, easy, and satisfying keto-friendly meal for any night.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 3 jalapeños diced, seeds and membranes removed for less heat
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened and cubed
  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 oz ranch seasoning packet
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded, divided
  • Crispy bacon, shredded cheddar, sliced green onions, fresh jalapeños for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Dutch Oven or Soup Pot
  • 1 Whisk

Method
 

  1. In a large Dutch oven, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving about 1 tbsp of grease in the pot.
  2. Add diced onion, celery, and jalapeños to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Whisk in the softened, cubed cream cheese until the broth is completely smooth.
  5. Stir in the shredded chicken, ranch seasoning, and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Simmer gently for 10-15 minutes. Do not boil.
  6. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with reserved crispy bacon, the remaining cheddar cheese, green onions, and fresh jalapeños.

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcalProtein: 35gFat: 45gFiber: 1g

Notes

Tip 1: For the creamiest soup, shred your own cheese. Pre-shredded cheese can make the texture grainy.
Tip 2: Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth melting.
Tip 3: Control the spice level by removing all seeds and membranes from the jalapeños for a milder flavor.
Keyword creamy chicken soup,Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup,keto soup recipe

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