Description
A warm, creamy bowl of soup filled with the spicy flavors of jalapenos and tender chicken, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can (4 oz) diced jalapenos
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic over medium heat until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Add the diced jalapenos and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the softened cream cheese and milk. Stir until fully melted and creamy.
- Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until it melts.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot in bowls, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
This soup can be made ahead and reheated when ready to serve. For a tangy twist, swap cream cheese for sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg