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Jalapeno Popper Soup

creamy, cheesy, a little spicy and comfort all in a bowl!
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheese, jalapeno, soup
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Diane Schmidt - createdbydiane.com
Cost: $12

Ingredients

  • 2 jalapenos diced I don't remove seeds
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 6 slices bacon cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1-2 tablespoon chicken flavor/Boullion
  • 8 oz beer I used Coors Light
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar I used Kerrygold Dubliner it has a rich creamy flavor
  • 2 scallions diced
  • 4 oz cream cheese

Instructions

  • In 4 quart saucepan over medium heat saute onion and jalapeno, and bacon.
  • If you are using uncooked bacon, cook until bacon is crispy and fully cooked.
  • Add butter, then flour.
  • Slowly pour in beer and then add milk and chicken flavor and cream cheese.
  • Bring to a low simmer (tiny bubbles, not a rolling boil) then add in cheese and whisk or stir until smooth and creamy. Add in scallions.
  • Serve with crusty bread, top bowls with more bacon, scallions, and extra cheese!
  • Hot pretzels are great with this soup too.