Jalapeño Popper Crack Chicken Soup (Creamy, Spicy & Loaded with Bacon)

Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon uncooked and chopped
• 1 sweet onion chopped
• 1 green pepper chopped
• 1 red pepper chopped
• 3 jalapeno peppers finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1/3 cup all purpose flour
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 8oz package cream cheese
• 2 cups chicken cooked and shredded
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
• For garnish: sliced green onions bacon bits, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced jalapenos
• optional

Instructions

1. Add bacon, onion, green pepper, red pepper, jalapeno peppers and garlic to a large pot over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until onions are translucent and veggies are softened.
2. Stir in flour. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
3. Stir in chicken broth, cream cheese, chicken, heavy whipping cream, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
4. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 30 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese.
6. Ladle into soup bowls and garnish with sliced green onions, bacon, cheddar cheese and jalapenos, if desired.