Description
This Spicy Jalapeño Popper Soup with Grilled Cheese Dippers recipe combines the flavors of a classic jalapeño popper with creamy soup and cheesy grilled cheese dippers for a comforting and spicy meal.
Ingredients
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Soup:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk or heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4–5 jalapeños, chopped (seeds and membranes removed for mild heat)
- 1/2 cup cooked, diced chicken or a suitable protein
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Grilled Cheese Dippers:
- 4 slices of bread (your choice of white, whole wheat, or sourdough)
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Soup: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until soft. Pour in chicken broth and milk, simmer for 5-7 minutes. Gradually add cheeses, stirring until creamy. Add jalapeños, protein, salt, and pepper.
- Grilled Cheese Dippers: Butter one side of each bread slice. Place 2 slices in a skillet (buttered side down), top with cheese, then another slice of bread (buttered side up). Cook until golden, cut into strips or triangles.
- Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with cilantro or green onions, and serve with grilled cheese dippers on the side.
Notes
- You can adjust the spiciness by adding more or fewer jalapeños.
- Feel free to customize the protein in the soup to your preference.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and use vegetable broth.
- Make sure to supervise when grilling the cheese dippers to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering, Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 27g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Jalapeño Popper Soup, Grilled Cheese Dippers, Spicy Soup Recipe, Comfort Food
