Description
This spicy jalapeño popper chicken soup delivers all the bold, creamy flavor you love — without being heavy. Made with lean chicken, fresh jalapeños, and a lighter creamy base, it’s a comforting, high-protein soup perfect for healthy eating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–3 jalapeños, seeded and diced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ¾ cup light cream cheese or Greek yogurt
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk or low-fat milk
- Optional: red pepper flakes
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and jalapeños. Cook until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds to bloom spices.
- Pour in chicken broth and add shredded chicken. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Lower heat and stir in cream cheese (or Greek yogurt) and milk until smooth and creamy.
- Simmer for 10–15 minutes. Adjust seasoning and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Pair with a simple green salad
- Add cauliflower rice for extra volume
- Store well for meal prep and leftovers
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg