Description
Spicy Jalapeño Popper Soup with Grilled Cheese Dippers is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. This creamy, zesty soup bursts with vibrant jalapeño flavor, perfectly complemented by crispy grilled cheese dippers. Indulge in every spoonful as it warms your soul and ignites your taste buds. Perfect for game nights or cozy dinners, this dish is easy to make and sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh jalapeños, diced
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 4 slices sourdough bread (for dippers)
- 2 tbsp butter (for grilling)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté diced onion and minced garlic in oil until translucent.
- Add diced jalapeños and sauté until softened.
- Pour in vegetable broth and cream cheese; stir continuously until blended.
- Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese, letting it melt into the soup.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Meanwhile, prepare grilled cheese sandwiches with buttered bread and desired cheese; grill until golden brown.
- Serve the soup hot with grilled cheese dippers on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg