Description
A comforting and creamy chicken soup with the zesty kick of jalapeños, perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup jalapeños, chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion turns translucent.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and chopped jalapeños, allowing them to combine well.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Lower the heat and gradually mix in the softened cream cheese, stirring until it melts into the soup.
- Finally, add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until it becomes buttery and gooey.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with additional jalapeños or cheese if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, swap the chicken for white beans and use vegetable broth. Control the heat by adjusting the amount of jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American