If you love the flavors of nachos but want something cozy and spoonable, this Nacho Cheese Soup is the answer. It’s rich, creamy, and loaded with cheesy goodness the ultimate comfort food for cold nights. With bold flavors from spices, peppers, and melty cheddar, every bowl tastes like liquid nachos. Serve it with tortilla chips, jalapeños, or even a dollop of sour cream for the full experience.
This soup is quick to make, hearty enough for dinner, and guaranteed to be a family favorite.
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Why You’ll Love This Nacho Cheese Soup Recipe
- Tastes like cheesy nachos in soup form.
- Quick to make in under 30 minutes.
- Easy to customize with toppings like jalapeños, tortilla strips, or salsa.
- Perfect for game day, cozy dinners, or potlucks.
Recipe Overview
- Servings: 4 bowls
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional for heat)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel), drained
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: tortilla chips, jalapeños, sour cream, green onions, salsa
How to make Nacho Cheese Soup
1. Sauté the Aromatics
In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, jalapeño, and garlic. Cook for 3–4 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
2. Make the Base
Sprinkle in flour and stir until the mixture looks like a paste (about 1 minute). Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, milk, and cream until smooth.
3. Add Flavor
Stir in the drained tomatoes with chilies, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Add the Cheese
Reduce heat to low. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese a handful at a time, mixing until melted and creamy. Do not boil after adding cheese.
5. Serve
Ladle into bowls and top with tortilla chips, jalapeños, sour cream, or green onions for the ultimate nacho-inspired finish.
Serving Suggestions
This Nacho Cheese Soup pairs perfectly with:
- Warm tortillas or crusty bread.
- A side salad for balance.
- Extra tortilla chips for dipping.
It’s cheesy, hearty, and guaranteed to make everyone come back for seconds!
Nacho Cheese Soup
Description
If you love the flavors of nachos but want something cozy and spoonable, this Nacho Cheese Soup is the answer. It’s rich, creamy, and loaded with cheesy goodness the ultimate comfort food for cold nights. With bold flavors from spices, peppers, and melty cheddar, every bowl tastes like liquid nachos. Serve it with tortilla chips, jalapeños, or even a dollop of sour cream for the full experience.
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, jalapeño, and garlic. Cook for 3–4 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
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Sprinkle in flour and stir until the mixture looks like a paste (about 1 minute). Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, milk, and cream until smooth.
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Stir in the drained tomatoes with chilies, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Reduce heat to low. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese a handful at a time, mixing until melted and creamy. Do not boil after adding cheese.
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Ladle into bowls and top with tortilla chips, jalapeños, sour cream, or green onions for the ultimate nacho-inspired finish.
