Jalapeno Popper Chicken Soup

 Jalapeno poppers are jalapenos that are stuffed with cheese and either breaded and deep
fried until crispy or wrapped in bacon and grilled and I figured that a soup with a the flavours of these tasty little treats would be simply amazing. With the flavours already set this recipe pretty much writes itself!

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Soup

A hearty soup filled with all of the flavours of jalapeno poppers including jalapenos, cream cheese, cheddar cheese and bacon! This soup is a great way to keep warm on a cold winter day!

ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 jalapeno peppers, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 2 cups chicken, cooked and diced or shredded
• 1 (15 ounce) can white beans
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup corn
• 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup aged cheddar cheese, shredded

directions

1. Cook the bacon in a large sauce pan until crispy, set aside on paper towels to drain and pour off the excess grease.
2. Heat the oil in the pan over medium heat, add onion and jalapeno peppers and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
4. Add the broth, bacon, chicken and beans and simmer for 15 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Add the corn, cream cheese and cheddar cheese and stir it in until the cheeses melt.

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