Description
Hearty pumpkin popper soup delivers a comforting embrace of autumn’s richness. Robust spices and creamy texture invite home cooks to savor seasonal warmth with each spoonful.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- 1/2 cup (8-ounce) shredded Cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Peppers:
- 3 jalapeno peppers, diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
Seasonings and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a pot over medium-high heat and melt butter. Sauté diced jalapeño peppers and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes until they become tender and fragrant.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot and add cilantro, Cajun seasoning, and onion powder. Deglaze the pot by scraping any caramelized bits from the bottom, then bring the liquid to a rolling boil.
- Lower the heat and introduce diced chicken thighs. Allow the mixture to gently simmer for 10-15 minutes, ensuring the chicken cooks completely through.
- Incorporate cream cheese, the majority of Cheddar cheese, and heavy cream into the simmering liquid. Stir periodically and continue cooking for approximately 5 minutes until the cheeses melt smoothly and integrate fully.
- Adjust the soup’s flavor profile by seasoning with salt and ground black pepper according to personal preference.
- Transfer the hot soup into serving bowls and garnish with the remaining Cheddar cheese sprinkled across the top.
Notes
- Manage Spice Levels carefully by removing jalapeño seeds for milder heat or adding extra peppers for more kick.
- Choose Chicken Wisely using boneless, skinless thighs for richer flavor and tender meat compared to chicken breasts.
- Prevent Cheese Clumping by gradually adding cheese at low temperature and stirring consistently to create smooth, creamy texture.
- Customize Dietary Needs by substituting dairy-free cream cheese and using lactose-free cheddar for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg