Description
A comforting and cheesy soup with the perfect kick from jalapeños, featuring crispy bacon and creamy cheeses for a delicious flavor explosion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of bacon, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 jalapeños, seeds removed and diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- Sauté the onion, garlic, and jalapeños until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer for a few minutes.
- Mix in the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and milk slowly until melted and creamy.
- Season with chili powder, salt, and pepper to taste, stirring well.
- Serve the soup in bowls topped with crispy bacon and green onions or cilantro.
Notes
For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender after adding the cheese. Try not to over-blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg