Jalapeño Popper Soup in Your Pressure Cooker
This spicy jalapeño popper soup delivers a creamy, cheesy, and comforting bite in every spoonful. Made quickly in your pressure cooker, it's packed with bold flavors from bacon, jalapeños, and sharp cheddar—perfect for a hearty weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound chopped bacon gotta get that crispy salty crunch
- 4 to 6 diced jalapeño peppers you can ditch seeds if ya don’t want it too fiery
- ½ cup diced onion brings sweetness and depth
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic garlic makes everything better
- ½ cup all-purpose flour for thickening things up
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth the soup base that keeps it cozy
- 3 cups half-and-half creamy but still light
- 6 Yukon gold potatoes peeled and chopped makes the soup hearty and filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened gotta have that rich creaminess melt in
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese sharp cheddar adds that cheesy popper vibe
Instructions
Instructions
- First up, cook your chopped bacon in your large pot on medium heat till it's crispy. Then scoop it out, let it drain on paper towels so it stays crunchy, don’t throw that bacon flavor away yet.
- Next, toss in your diced jalapeños, onion, and minced garlic into the bacon fat left behind. Cook these till they soften — about five minutes — and dang, your kitchen’s gonna smell oh-so-good.
- Sprinkle in the half cup of flour. Give it a good stir and cook it for two minutes to get that roux going. This thickens your soup nice and smooth later.
- Now, slowly whisk in the chicken broth. Keep stirring to dodge any flour lumps creepin’ in.
- Add in the chopped potatoes. Bring it all to a boil, then simmer till potatoes are tender — that usually takes about 15 minutes but feel free to give 'em a poke.
- Pour in the half-and-half and drop in your cream cheese pieces. Stir till that cream cheese melts and makes the soup creamy and dreamy.
- Finally, toss in shredded cheddar cheese and the cooked bacon, saving a little bacon for garnish. Stir this all up till cheese melts right in. Add salt and pepper to taste and ladle that glorious soup into bowls. Garnish with bacon, green onions, and jalapeño slices if you want a little extra kick.
- Serve warm and enjoy your creamy, spicy jalapeño popper soup.
Notes
This spicy and creamy jalapeño popper soup is perfect for quick dinners and is easily customizable to your spice preference. Great for storing leftovers and reheating gently to preserve creaminess.