Description
A rich and creamy Cheesy Rotel Soup with smoky sausage, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and a cheesy pasta base. Perfect for a comforting, hearty meal that’s easy to prepare on the stovetop.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 1 (14 oz) smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into rounds
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, cubed and softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
- 1½ cups elbow macaroni or small pasta (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Sausage and Vegetables: In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and sauté the sliced smoked sausage for 4–5 minutes until browned. Add the diced onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Rotel and Broth: Pour in the can of Rotel tomatoes with green chilies and chicken broth. Stir well to combine the flavors.
- Cook Pasta (Optional): If using pasta, add it to the pot now. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 10–12 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Incorporate Cream Cheese: Stir in the cubed cream cheese and whisk continuously until it melts completely and the soup is smooth and creamy.
- Add Cheddar Cheese: Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese to the soup, stirring until it is fully melted and evenly blended.
- Finish Soup: Pour in the heavy cream or whole milk, season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions or parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- For extra spice, use hot Rotel or add jalapeños to the soup.
- Omit the pasta for a lower-carb version or swap pasta with cauliflower florets.
- The soup will thicken as it sits; add extra broth when reheating to adjust consistency.
