4chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on, cut into ½ inch cubes)
8ouncescream cheese (package, softened )
2 1/2cupschicken broth ((homemade page or store bought)
Redmond Real Salt (and fresh ground black pepper )
cilantro leaves and stems (fresh, for garnish)
1
Place the bacon into a large pot and cook over medium high heat while stirring often, for 4 minutes or until bacon is cooked to your liking. Remove bacon from the pot while leaving the drippings. Set the bacon aside.
2
Add the onions, garlic and jalapeno to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.
3
Add the diced chicken to the pot and saute for 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. Add the cream cheese and use a whisk to soften and melt in the pan. Slowly stir in the broth and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.
4
Divide the soup among four bowls and garnish with bacon and fresh cilantro leaves if desired.
5
Store extras in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to a month.