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Spicy Jalapeño Popper Soup with Grilled Cheese Dippers

Spicy Jalapeño Popper Soup with Grilled Cheese Dippers
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Spicy Jalapeño Popper Soup with Grilled Cheese Dippers is a creamy, flavorful comfort meal that combines the spicy kick of fresh jalapeños with rich cream cheese and sharp cheddar, paired perfectly with crispy grilled cheese sticks. This dish offers a perfect balance of heat and cheesy indulgence, ideal for cozy dinners or social gatherings.

Ingredients

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Soup Ingredients

  • 3–4 fresh jalapeños, diced (seeds removed or kept based on spice preference)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream or milk
  • 1 medium white onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter (for sautéing and grilling)

Grilled Cheese Dippers

  • 6–8 slices sandwich bread (your favorite kind)
  • Extra shredded cheddar cheese for filling
  • Butter for spreading on bread slices

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Dice the jalapeños and white onions, and mince the garlic cloves. Remove jalapeño seeds and membranes to control the spice level as preferred.
  2. Sauté and build flavor: In a large pot, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Sauté the diced onions and minced garlic until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Add the diced jalapeños and cook for an additional 2 minutes to release their flavor.
  3. Add cream cheese and liquids: Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the softened cream cheese. Let it melt smoothly with the vegetables. Gradually pour in the heavy cream or milk, stirring continuously to combine into a rich, creamy soup base.
  4. Melt in cheddar cheese: Slowly add shredded cheddar cheese to the pot, stirring continuously until fully melted and the soup is creamy with a beautiful cheesy texture.
  5. Make the grilled cheese dippers: Butter one side of each bread slice. Layer cheddar cheese on the unbuttered side, then top with another slice, buttered side out. Grill the sandwiches in a pan over medium heat until the bread is golden and crispy and cheese melted inside, about 3-4 minutes per side. Cut each sandwich into strips perfect for dipping.
  6. Serve and enjoy: Ladle the warm Spicy Jalapeño Popper Soup into bowls and serve alongside the crispy grilled cheese dippers for dipping into cheesy, spicy goodness.

Notes

  • Control your spice by removing jalapeño seeds and membranes or including them for extra heat.
  • Use fresh, sharp cheddar cheese for the best flavor and meltability.
  • Grill the cheese dippers on medium heat to achieve golden, crispy outsides and thoroughly melted cheese inside.
  • Warm the soup gently after adding cheese to prevent graininess; avoid boiling.
  • Prepare grilled cheese dippers ahead and reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
  • Blend the soup slightly with an immersion blender before adding cheddar cheese for an ultra-smooth texture.

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Keywords: Spicy Jalapeño Popper Soup, Grilled Cheese Dippers, Comfort Food, Jalapeño Soup, Cheesy Soup, Spicy Soup, Grilled Cheese Sticks

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