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Cheesy soup in bread bowl with jalapeños

Jalapeño Popper Potato Soup

Warm up with Jalapeño Popper Potato Soup! Featuring crispy bacon, diced jalapeños, creamy cheeses, and Farmer’s Promise potatoes for a spicy, hearty treat.
Prep15 minutes
Cook40 minutes
Serves6
Courses & Occasions Soups & Stews
Quick & Easy 1 Dish
Onion Product Yellow Onions
Ways to Cook Stove Top
Potato Product Red Potato

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. bacon cooked & crumbled
  • 6-8 Jalapeño, deseeded & diced
  • 1 large Farmer's Promise onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ c. flour
  • 6 c. low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 c. half & half
  • 3 tbsp. ranch dry seasoning
  • 1 lb. Farmer's Promise potatoes, diced
  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Add chopped bacon to Dutch oven and cook until crisp, stirring often. Scoop bacon out and place on plate covered with paper towel; set aside. Pour out all but about 2 tablespoons bacon grease. Add jalapeños and onion; cook about 4 minutes, or until tender. Add garlic and cook additional 30 seconds. Add flour and stir to create a paste.
  • Add chicken broth, half & half, ranch seasoning; continually whisk until well-mixed. Add potatoes and bring to a boil reduce. Heat to simmer and cook until potatoes are fork tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in softened cream cheese and cheddar cheese; stir until cheeses are melted and combined. Season with salt & pepper. Stir in reserved bacon.

Notes

For extra Protein, add in 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken.