Description
A hearty and flavorful High Protein Rotel Soup with Cottage Cheese & Chicken. Easy to make, packed with protein, and perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cooked and shredded
- 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel Original Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles, drained (optional, for extra heat)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- 3. Stir in the shredded cooked chicken, Rotel tomatoes, diced tomatoes, rinsed black beans, and drained diced green chiles (if using).
- 4. Pour in the chicken broth. Add the chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Stir everything to combine.
- 5. Bring the soup to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 6. In a separate bowl, combine the full-fat cottage cheese with about ½ cup of the hot soup broth. Whisk or blend until smooth.
- 7. Gradually stir the smoothed cottage cheese mixture back into the soup. Continue to stir until fully incorporated and the soup is creamy.
- 8. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- 9. Continue to heat gently for a few more minutes, but do not boil after adding the cottage cheese, as this can cause it to curdle.
- 10. Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Allow soup to cool completely before refrigerating or freezing. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator or 2-3 months in the freezer. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~300
- Sugar: ~7g
- Sodium: ~700mg
- Fat: ~12g
- Carbohydrates: ~20g
- Fiber: ~5g
- Protein: ~25g