Jalapeno Popper Soup

4.84 from 6 votes

A classic appetizer made into a hearty soup! Creamy, cheesy, and packed with potatoes, jalapenos, and bacon, this jalapeno popper soup is the perfect comfort food for lower temperatures.

Prep Time15

Cook Time40

Total Time55

Course: Dinner, Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: jalapeno popper soup, jalapeno popper soup recipe

Servings: people

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 pound bacon, chopped
4 to 6 jalapeno peppers, deseeded and diced
1/2 cup onion, diced
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
½ cup all-purpose flour
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3 cups half-and-half
6 Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1 inch-pieces
8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into pieces
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
sliced jalapenos, bacon, green onion, and shredded cheese for garnish

Instructions

In a large Dutch oven or pot add 1 pound bacon, and cook over medium-high heat. Reserve the bacon grease.
Add 4 to 6 jalapeno peppers, and 1/2 cup onion, to the pot and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes or until tender.
Stir in 2 teaspoons garlic, and cook an additional 30 seconds.
Add ½ cup all-purpose flour and stir to create a paste.
Pour in 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth and 3 cups half-and-half. Continually whisk until mixed well.
Add the chopped 6 Yukon gold potatoes,. Heat over medium-high heat, and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Stir the soup occasionally while it simmers.
Remove the pot from the heat then add 8 ounces cream cheese, and shredded 2 cups cheddar cheese,. Stir until the cheeses are melted and combined.
Season with Kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
Garnish with sliced jalapenos, bacon, green onion, and shredded cheeseand serve warm!

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