This rich and cheesy soup takes everything you love about jalapeño poppers and turns it into a warm, smoky, and slightly spicy dish. Loaded with grilled chicken, and gooey cheese, it’s the ultimate comfort food with a kick!
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
⏳ Cook Time: 30 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 40 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4-6
🔥 Calories per Serving: ~450
🛒 Ingredients
For the Soup:
- 🍗 2 grilled chicken breasts, chopped
- 🌶️ 2-3 jalapeños, diced (remove seeds for less heat)
- 🧅 ½ small onion, diced
- 🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 🛢 1 tbsp butter
- 🥣 4 cups chicken broth
- 🥛 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 🧀 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 🥄 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 🌶 ½ tsp smoked paprika (for smoky flavor)
- 🥄 ½ tsp salt
- 🥄 ½ tsp black pepper
For Garnish (Optional, but Highly Recommended!):
- 🧀 Extra shredded cheddar
- 🌿 Chopped fresh cilantro or green onions
- 🍞 Crusty bread for dipping
👩🍳 Instructions
Sauté the Veggies:
Add butter, jalapeños, onion, and garlic to the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Build the Soup Base:
Pour in chicken broth and stir in smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Add the Chicken & Cream:
Stir in grilled chicken, then slowly mix in heavy cream and cream cheese, stirring until smooth.
Melt the Cheese:
Lower the heat and gradually add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until fully melted and creamy.
Serve & Enjoy!
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with extra cheese, and fresh cilantro. Serve warm with crusty bread or tortilla chips!
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Creamy, smoky, and slightly spicy!
✔️ Loaded with grilled chicken & crispy bacon!
✔️ Melty cheddar & cream cheese make it ultra-rich.
✔️ A perfect balance of heat and comfort.
🔥 Helpful Tips
✅ For extra spice, leave the jalapeño seeds in or add red pepper flakes!
✅ Make it thicker by blending half the soup before adding the cheese.
✅ For even more smoky flavor, use fire-roasted jalapeños or smoked gouda cheese!
Enjoy your Smoky Jalapeño Popper Soup with Grilled Chicken—a warm, cheesy, and smoky delight! 🥣🌶🔥 Let me know if you need more spicy comfort food recipes! 😊