{"id":"11b3076c-a745-431f-ab38-cf347edcd650","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/11b3076c-a745-431f-ab38-cf347edcd650","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a40359515/jalapeno-popper-chicken-soup-recipe/","title":"Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup","description":"Loaded with shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon, Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup has everything we love most about the classic appetizer.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT40M","ingredients":[{"text":"8 oz. bacon, cut into 1/2\" pieces","item":"bacon, cut into 1/2\" pieces","quantity":8,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 c.)","item":"medium onion, finely chopped","quantity":1,"preparation":"about 1 1/2 c."},{"text":"1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped (about 1 1/4 c.)","item":"large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped","quantity":1,"preparation":"about 1 1/4 c."},{"text":"4 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped, plus sliced jalapeños for serving","item":"jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped, plus sliced jalapeños for serving","quantity":4},{"text":"4 cloves garlic, minced","item":"garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1 tsp. kosher salt, divided","item":"kosher salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"1/4 c. all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"4 c. low-sodium chicken broth","item":"low-sodium chicken broth","quantity":4,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 c. whole milk","item":"whole milk","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"4 oz. cream cheese, cut into 1\" pieces, room temperature","item":"cream cheese, cut into 1\" pieces","quantity":4,"unit":"oz","preparation":"room temperature"},{"text":"2 c. cooked shredded chicken breast","item":"cooked shredded chicken breast","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 c. shredded cheddar","item":"shredded cheddar","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a large pot over medium heat, cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a plate, leaving about 1/4 cup bacon fat in pot."},{"number":2,"text":"Add onion, bell pepper, chopped jalapeños, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to pot and cook over medium heat, stirring, until softened, 5 to 6 minutes."},{"number":3,"text":"Stir in flour until it coats vegetables and forms a paste that starts to stick to bottom of pot. Whisk in broth and milk until combined. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by about one-quarter and slightly thickened, about 10 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Stir in cream cheese until fully melted, then add chicken and three-quarters of bacon. Cook, stirring, until chicken and bacon are heated through, about 1 minute. Taste and season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, if needed."},{"number":5,"text":"Divide soup among bowls. Top with cheddar, remaining bacon, and sliced jalapeños as desired."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:16.838569+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:16.838569+00:00"}