Jalapeño Popper Soup - Food Gardening Network

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 2 large celery stalks, chopped
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (12-ounce) jar jalapeño slices, undrained
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish
• 4–6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled, for garnish