Description
A festive and healthy Christmas dinner option featuring a creamy, spicy jalapeño soup with grilled cheese dippers for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 4 large jalapeños, seeded and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk (or plant-based milk for low lactose)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese (or vegan cream cheese)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 4 slices whole-grain bread
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and jalapeños. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Let cook for 10 minutes.
- Add milk, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, salt, pepper, and cumin. Stir until cheeses melt and the soup thickens.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- For the grilled cheese dippers, place mozzarella between bread slices. Toast in a pan over medium heat until golden and crispy on both sides.
- Slice grilled cheese into strips and serve with the soup.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeño quantity for desired spice level.
- For a thicker soup, add 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with water.
- Use gluten-free bread if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American