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Spicy Jalapeño Popper Soup

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A creamy and spicy soup with the flavors of jalapeño poppers.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4–6 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced (adjust to your spice preference)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro, extra shredded cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken or turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and minced jalapeño peppers and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Reduce heat to low and stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth.
  6. Add cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese and stir until melted and well combined.
  7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings if desired.

Notes

  • For a milder soup, remove all seeds and membranes from the jalapeños.
  • For a thicker soup, you can simmer it uncovered for a few extra minutes.
  • This soup freezes well. Let it cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers.

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