Homemade Cheesy Rotel Soup😎

Ingredients:

• 1 pound extra-lean ground turkey or chicken

• 1 onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained

• 1 can (14.5 oz) low-sodium chicken broth

• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 cup frozen corn kernels

• 1 teaspoon chili powder

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese

• Optional toppings: chopped green onions, chopped cilantro, plain Greek yogurt or low-fat sour cream

Instructions:

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground turkey or chicken over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.

2. Add the diced onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

3. Stir in the Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, low-sodium chicken broth, black beans, frozen corn kernels, chili powder, and cumin. Bring the soup to a simmer.

4. Let the soup simmer for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Just before serving, stir in the reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese until melted and fully incorporated into the soup.

6. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with optional toppings such as chopped green onions, chopped cilantro, and a dollop of plain Greek yogurt or low-fat sour cream, if desired.

7. Enjoy you Cheesy Rotel Soup!