Description
A quick and easy creamy queso soup that satisfies cravings with a luxurious texture of cheese and cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the diced onion and garlic until translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cubed cream cheese until melted and combined.
- Gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese while stirring continuously until creamy.
- Mix in the diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions or cilantro.
Notes
For a thicker soup, consider using less broth or adding more cheese. Patience during the simmering step enhances flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg