Jalapeno Popper Chicken Soup

INGREDIENTS

4 tbsp

butter

2 tsp

minced garlic

2 tsp

onion powder

4 tbsp

flour

3 cups

milk (I use half & half, you could also use heavy cream)

1 1/2 cups

chicken broth

1/2 cup

jalapeno juice (from a jar of jalapeños)

2 cups

shredded chicken breast (rotisserie chicken works, or two chicken breasts cooked and shredded)

1 tsp

salt

4 oz

cream cheese

1 cup

sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded

1/2 cup

sliced jalapeños (I prefer jarred/canned jalapeños in this recipe)

optional:crispy tortilla strips or crumbled tortilla chips