Description
A comforting and spicy soup paired with crispy grilled cheese dippers, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 jalapeños, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices of bread
- 4 slices of cheese (American or Cheddar)
- Butter for grilling
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a large pot over medium heat, melt a tablespoon of butter. Add the diced jalapeños, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Sauté until they soften, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the Broth: Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Lower the heat to let it simmer softly.
- Creaminess Awaits: Stir in the softened cream cheese until it melts and the mixture becomes creamy and smooth.
- Mix in Cheddar and Milk: Add the shredded cheddar cheese and milk, stirring until combined. Season with salt and pepper, simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Grill the Cheese Dippers: Butter one side of each slice of bread, place cheese slices in between, and grill on a non-stick skillet over medium heat until golden brown. Cut into strips.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and arrange grilled cheese dippers on the side.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional veggies or protein. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg