Jalapeño Cheese Soup

Jalapeño Cheese Soup

Jalapeño Cheese Soup

25 mins Serves 8

A spicy, creamy cheese soup featuring jalapeños, Velveeta, and a rich vegetable base

Ingredients

Scale: 1x
  • 6 cups Chicken stock
  • 8 stalks Celery
  • 2 cups Onion , diced
  • 0.75 teaspoon Garlic salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon White pepper
  • 2 pounds Velveeta cheese , cubed
  • 1 cup Jalapeño peppers , diced

Instructions

  1. Chop the celery stalks and cube the Velveeta cheese
  2. In a large pot, combine the chicken stock, celery, onion, garlic salt, and white pepper
  3. Cook over high heat until the mixture reduces and thickens, about 10 minutes
  4. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly
  5. Transfer the mixture to a food processor (working in batches if necessary)
  6. Add the cubed cheese to the processor and puree until smooth
  7. Return the pureed mixture to the pot and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally
  8. Add the diced jalapeño peppers and heat for another few minutes
  9. Serve hot

Tips

Adjust the amount of jalapeños to control the heat level. For milder flavor, remove seeds and membranes from the jalapeños. For a smoother soup, strain the puree before returning it to the pot. Garnish with additional diced jalapeños, shredded cheese, or tortilla strips for extra texture.

Soups Cheese Soups Spicy