Description
A creamy and cheesy soup featuring banana peppers that elevate the flavor profile while providing health benefits.
Ingredients
- Banana Peppers
- Cream Cheese
- Cheddar Cheese
- Chicken or Vegetable Broth
- Onion, diced
- Garlic, minced
- Milk
- Olive Oil or Butter
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and cut banana peppers, remove seeds and stems, then chop. Dice onion and mince garlic.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: In a pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat, sauté onion until translucent, add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the Banana Peppers: Stir in chopped banana peppers and cook for 5 minutes.
- Incorporate the Broth: Pour in broth and bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Blend in Dairy Ingredients: Lower heat, stir in cream cheese until melted, add milk and cheese until smooth.
- Season the Soup: Add salt, pepper, and paprika according to taste.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle into bowls, garnish with additional cheese or herbs.
Notes
Ensure to remove seeds from peppers to avoid bitterness. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana peppers, soup, cheesy soup, vegetarian soup, creamy soup