High Protein Rotel Soup with Cottage Cheese and Chicken
A delightful and nutritious soup featuring shredded chicken, zesty tomatoes, and creamy cottage cheese, perfect for a cozy meal or meal prep.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 10-ounce can RO-TEL MILD diced tomatoes and green chilies Roughly blended into small chunks
- 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning Sugar-free
- 1.5 cups store-bought rotisserie chicken Shredded into small chunks
- 3/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese Blended smooth
- 1/2 cup Mexican-blend shredded cheese
- Salt and pepper To taste
Instructions
Preparation
- In a food processor, briefly pulse the entire can of Rotel tomatoes to break apart tomato chunks and thicken.
- Pour the mixture into a large, heavy-bottom pot along with the chicken broth and taco seasoning. Stir and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
Blending and Shredding
- In the same food processor, blend the cottage cheese until smooth. Set aside. Shred the rotisserie chicken into smaller chunks.
Combining Ingredients
- Turn down the heat to low and stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken and blended cottage cheese.
- Heat for a few minutes until the cottage cheese has dissolved. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
Serving
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with a generous sprinkle of shredded cheese.
- Garnish with toppings like diced avocado, fresh cilantro, or crushed tortilla chips.
Notes
For a spicier kick, opt for the RO-TEL Original tomatoes instead of MILD. You can add more vegetables such as bell peppers or corn for added nutrition.