{"id":1602,"date":"2025-01-03T16:13:40","date_gmt":"2025-01-03T21:13:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hormel.com\/brands\/hormel-black-label-bacon\/?post_type=recipe&p=1602"},"modified":"2025-11-03T16:28:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T21:28:40","slug":"bacon-cheddar-jalapeno-soup","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.hormel.com\/brands\/hormel-black-label-bacon\/recipe\/bacon-cheddar-jalapeno-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Soup"},"template":"","recipe_time":[19,18],"recipe_type":[91,50,35,114,105,234,126,90,67],"class_list":["post-1602","recipe","type-recipe","status-publish","hentry","recipe_time-1-2-hours","recipe_time-30-60-minutes","recipe_type-bacon","recipe_type-bacon-pieces","recipe_type-entertaining","recipe_type-holiday","recipe_type-lunch-dinner","recipe_type-potato","recipe_type-small-group","recipe_type-soups-stews-chili","recipe_type-stew"],"acf":{"pr_id":"blb-bacon-cheddar-jalapeno-soup","recipe_chef":{"name":"","link_type":"none","page":null,"url_internal_custom":"","url":"","file":null,"email_address":"","email_subject":"","email_body":"","phone_number":""},"recipe_featured_image":1604,"recipe_introduction":"","simple_introduction":"","recipe_description":"Spice up your meal with a bowl of Bacon Cheddar Jalape\u00f1o Soup, featuring HORMEL\u00ae Real Bacon Bits. This creamy, flavorful soup combines the rich taste of sharp cheddar cheese with the zesty kick of jalape\u00f1os. The addition of crispy bacon bits adds a smoky, savory element that perfectly complements the cheesy, spicy base. Each spoonful delivers a delightful blend of textures and flavors, making it an ideal choice for a cozy dinner. Warm, comforting, and just the right amount of heat, this soup is sure to become a favorite.","serving_information":{"serving_display":"6 servings","recipe_yield":""},"recipe_times":{"prep_time":15,"cook_time":45,"perform_time":""},"recipe_parts":[{"title":"","ingredients":[{"amount":{"whole_number":2,"fraction":"","unit":"tbsp"},"description":"olive oil","product":""},{"amount":{"whole_number":6,"fraction":"","unit":""},"description":"jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced","product":""},{"amount":{"whole_number":"","fraction":"frac12","unit":"cup"},"description":"chopped onion","product":""},{"amount":{"whole_number":2,"fraction":"","unit":"tsp"},"description":"garlic, minced","product":""},{"amount":{"whole_number":"","fraction":"frac12","unit":"cup"},"description":"flour","product":""},{"amount":{"whole_number":6,"fraction":"","unit":"cup"},"description":"chicken broth","product":""},{"amount":{"whole_number":2,"fraction":"","unit":"cup"},"description":"half & half","product":""},{"amount":{"whole_number":6,"fraction":"","unit":""},"description":"medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1 inch-pieces (about 6 cups)","product":""},{"amount":{"whole_number":8,"fraction":"","unit":"oz"},"description":"cream cheese, cut into pieces","product":""},{"amount":{"whole_number":2,"fraction":"","unit":"cup"},"description":"shredded cheddar cheese","product":""},{"amount":{"whole_number":1,"fraction":"","unit":""},"description":"(3-ounce) jar HORMEL\u00ae Real Bacon Bits","product":[199,225,214]},{"amount":{"whole_number":"","fraction":"","unit":""},"description":"Salt and pepper, to taste","product":""},{"amount":{"whole_number":"","fraction":"","unit":""},"description":"Suggested Toppings: sliced jalapenos, additional HORMEL\u00ae Real Bacon Bits and sliced green onion","product":""}],"directions":[{"content":"
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  1. In large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add jalapenos and onions. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until tender. Stir garlic.\u00a0 Add flour, stirring to create a paste.<\/li>\r\n \t
  2. Pour in chicken broth and half & half. Whisk until combined. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Simmer 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.<\/li>\r\n \t
  3. Remove from heat. Add cream cheese, shredded cheese and bacon. Stir until cheese is melted and combined.<\/li>\r\n \t
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.<\/li>\r\n \t
  5. Serve garnished with Suggested Toppings.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>"}]}],"nutrition_info":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hormel.com\/brands\/hormel-black-label-bacon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/recipe\/1602","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hormel.com\/brands\/hormel-black-label-bacon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/recipe"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hormel.com\/brands\/hormel-black-label-bacon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/recipe"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.hormel.com\/brands\/hormel-black-label-bacon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/recipe\/1602\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1795,"href":"https:\/\/www.hormel.com\/brands\/hormel-black-label-bacon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/recipe\/1602\/revisions\/1795"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hormel.com\/brands\/hormel-black-label-bacon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1602"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"recipe_time","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hormel.com\/brands\/hormel-black-label-bacon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/recipe_time?post=1602"},{"taxonomy":"recipe_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hormel.com\/brands\/hormel-black-label-bacon\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/recipe_type?post=1602"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}