"Deconstructed jalapeño poppers in a hearty, rich chili-flavored soup...."
INGREDIENTS
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olive oil, for sauteing
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1 small onion, diced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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4 jalapeno peppers, diced, seeds removed
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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coarse salt and fresh ground black pepper
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1 + 1/4 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
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2 teaspoons chile powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon Mexican oregano, crushed between fingertips
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1 (14 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes with juices
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1 + 1/2 cups chicken broth
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2 cups cannellini beans (cooked or canned)
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1 cup corn
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8 ounces cream cheese
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1/2 pound bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled, for serving
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Monterrey jack cheese, shredded, for serving
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sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, for serving