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Spicy Jalapeño Popper Soup with Grilled Cheese Dippers

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A creamy and spicy soup inspired by jalapeño poppers, served with grilled cheese dippers for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 4–5 fresh jalapeños, seeds removed, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, cubed
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 8 slices sandwich bread
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook the chopped bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook until the onion is translucent.
  3. Add the diced jalapeños and cook for another minute.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute.
  5. Gradually add the chicken broth, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer.
  6. Stir in the heavy whipping cream and softened cream cheese until fully incorporated.
  7. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  8. Butter one side of each bread slice. Place one slice, buttered side down, in a pan. Top with a slice of cheddar cheese and another bread slice, buttered side up. Cook until golden brown and flip to cook the other side.
  9. Serve the soup hot with grilled cheese dippers.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Adjust the heat level by using more or fewer jalapeños.

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