Cream of Jalapeno Soup
Cream of Jalapeno Soup is smooth and creamy with just the right kick of jalapeno. It's a quick, flavorful meal or starter that gets even better the next day. Perfect with some crusty bread or salad!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter salted is fine
- 6 jalapenos stems and seeds removed
- 1 cup sweet onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups no sodium added chicken broth
- 3 cups milk whole or 2%
- 1 avocado seeded and removed from skin
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped; optional garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Add diced jalapenos and onions, cooking until onions are soft.
- Stir in garlic and cumin, cooking until fragrant.
- Mix in the flour and cook for an additional minute.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, followed by the milk, to prevent lumps.
- Cover and simmer the soup for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer the soup to a blender, add the avocado, and blend until smooth.
- Pour the soup back into the pot, stir in the heavy cream, and heat gently without boiling.
- Top with cilantro oil and chopped cilantro if desired.
To Make Cilantro Oil
- Boil water and briefly blanch cilantro for 5 seconds.
- Transfer to an ice bath to cool.
- Squeeze out excess water and blend cilantro with oil until smooth.
- Strain into a squeeze bottle for a decorative touch.
Notes
Chef Jenn's Tips
- Keep the heat low while sautéing to avoid browning the onions, which can discolor the soup.
- Make sure the veggies are thoroughly softened for a silky texture.
- To keep it vegetarian, substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Add cream at the end and heat gently to avoid curdling.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 449kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 8gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 149mgPotassium: 551mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1361IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 203mgIron: 1mg
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