Description
Spicy Jalapeño Popper Soup with Grilled Cheese Dippers is the ultimate comfort dish that brings warmth and flavor to your table. This creamy, cheesy soup is infused with zesty jalapeño goodness, making it a delightful choice for cozy nights or game days. Paired with crispy grilled cheese dippers, this meal transforms into a fun dining experience perfect for sharing. Simple to prepare and customizable, this recipe can easily become a family favorite, whether enjoyed on chilly evenings or as a satisfying appetizer at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 removed)
- 1/2 cup cooked, diced chicken (or preferred protein)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices of bread
- 4 tablespoons butter (for grilling)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (for dippers)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and sauté diced onion and minced garlic until softened.
- Add chicken broth and milk; bring to a simmer for about 5–7 minutes.
- Gradually stir in the cream cheese and shredded cheeses until melted and creamy.
- Add chopped jalapeños and cooked chicken; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- For the grilled cheese dippers, butter one side of each slice of bread, grill until golden brown on both sides with shredded cheese in between.
- Serve soup hot with grilled cheese dippers on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg