Jalapeño-Cilantro-Cheddar Soup

Jalapeño-Cilantro-Cheddar Soup is the perfect soup for when the weather turns chilly and you’re looking for a dish that will warm you and make your and your friends smile.   The cooked jalapeno is the perfect balance to the cream and cheese.  It’s a little decadent, but so comfy and yummy.  You won’t believe how quickly this heart-warming soup will disappear.  Enjoy…absolutely Loon approved.

Jalapeño-Cilantro-Cheddar Soup

This Jalapeño-Cilantro-Cheddar Soup warms you to the bone. You and your guests will love this soup! The heat from the jalapeno offsets the cream and cheese. Perfection!

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Course: Soup

Cuisine: Soup

Keyword: Cheddar, Jalapeno

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 312kcal

Author: Kris Longwell

Ingredients

• 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 5 jalapeno peppers seeded and minced
• 2 tbsp garlic minced
• 3/4 cup red onion finely chopped
• 1 avocado peeled and chopped
• 4 roma tomatoes diced
• 4 cups heavy cream
• 8 oz good quality cheddar cheese shredded
• Kosher salt
• Fresh ground black pepper
• 1 bunch of cilantro stemmed and chopped
• Tortilla chips

Instructions

• In a large pot (preferably a Dutch oven), heat the butter over medium-high heat.
• Saute the jalapenos, garlic and onions for about 10 minutes (save a little for garnish).
• Remove from the heat and add the avocado, tomatoes and cream. (save some tomatoes for garnish)
• Turn the heat to low and add the cheese, stirring frequently until the cheese has melted (save some cheese for garnish).
• Slowly bring the soup to a simmer, cooking to reduce by about 30 percent - about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Season with salt (about a teaspoon) and pepper (about a half a teaspoon).
• Just before serving, add the cilantro, reserving about 1 teaspoon per serving for garnish.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro, cheese, jalapeno and tomatoes. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcal

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