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Spicy Jalapeño Popper Soup with Grilled Cheese Dippers

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A creamy, cheesy soup inspired by jalapeño poppers, featuring bacon, sharp cheddar, cream cheese, and a touch of heat, served with crispy grilled cheese dippers.

Ingredients

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  • 6 slices bacon, chopped into small pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 medium jalapeño peppers, seeds removed, finely diced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, cubed
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
  • 8 slices sandwich bread
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving bacon fat in the pot.
  2. Add diced onion and jalapeños to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
  5. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, ensuring no lumps form. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  6. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream, cream cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
  7. Season soup with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir in cooked bacon pieces.
  8. For grilled cheese dippers, butter one side of each bread slice. Place cheddar cheese slices between two bread slices, buttered sides out.
  9. Cook sandwiches in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  10. Cut grilled cheese sandwiches into strips and serve alongside the soup. Garnish soup with sliced green onions.

Notes

For less heat, remove all jalapeño seeds. Use sharp cheddar for best flavor. Grilled cheese dippers add a perfect crunchy contrast to the creamy soup.

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