Description
A creamy, zesty chicken soup infused with jalapeños and cheeses, perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: crispy turkey bacon bits, chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add the shredded chicken along with the chicken broth, then bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the cream cheese until fully melted and combined, creating a luscious base.
- Add in the shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, cumin, salt, and pepper, stirring until combined.
- Continue to simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure all the flavors meld together beautifully.
- Serve hot, garnished with crispy turkey bacon bits and freshly chopped green onions, if desired.
Notes
This soup is perfect for meal prep and tastes even better when reheated. Customize with lime juice or avocado for a twist!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg