Jalapeno Soup
by Cynda
Make this creamy soup as hot as you like, by leaving the seeds of the jalapeños in the soup.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons butter or bacon drippings
- 3 jalapeño chiles ; seeded and chopped*
- 0.5 cup onion ; chopped peeled
- 0.25 teaspoon Celery Seed
- 1 medium carrot ; peeled and grated
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups Water
- 1 can low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 4 cups Monterey Jack cheese ; shredded
- 4 cups Velveta cheese ; Shredded
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. When foam subsides, stir in jalapeños, onion , celery seeds and carrot. Sauté until tender, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle in flour and cook another 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour water and chicken broth into pot in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain soup, reserving liquid.
Purée strained vegetables in a blender or food processor until smooth. Return to pot along with reserved liquid and heat over medium-low heat. Pour in half-and-half, stirring until well mixed and thoroughly heated. Becareful not to boil. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro, cheese and salt. Serve garnished with Monterey Jack cheese and a few leaves of cilantro.
Makes 6 servings.
NOTES
Nutrition
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| Serving Size: 1 Serving (629g) | ||
| Recipe Makes: 6 | ||
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| Calories: 804 | ||
| Calories from Fat: 580 (72%) | ||
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| Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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| Total Fat 64.5g | 86 % | |
| Saturated Fat 40.7g | 203 % | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 18.3g | ||
| Polyunsanturated Fat 2g | ||
| Cholesterol 195.8mg | 60 % | |
| Sodium 1209mg | 42 % | |
| Potassium 344.9mg | 9 % | |
| Total Carbohydrate 10.4g | 3 % | |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4 % | |
| Sugars, other 9.3g | ||
| Protein 46.4g | 66 % | |
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Calories per serving: 804
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