Description
Cheesy Rotel Soup with Smoked Sausage is a hearty and flavorful stovetop soup combining spicy Rotel tomatoes, smoky sausage, creamy cheeses, and a blend of spices. Perfect for a comforting meal, this quick and easy recipe yields a rich and creamy soup bursting with bold Tex-Mex-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Dairy
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 14 oz smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained)
- 1 can (15 oz) corn (drained)
- Chopped green onions or cilantro for garnish (optional)
Liquids and Broth
- 2 cups chicken broth
Spices
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned, about 4 to 5 minutes. Once browned, remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In the same pot, add the diced onion and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until soft and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release its aroma.
- Add Base Ingredients: Pour in the undrained Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained corn, and chicken broth into the pot. Sprinkle in the chili powder, paprika, and black pepper. Stir to combine all ingredients well.
- Simmer with Sausage: Return the browned sausage to the pot. Bring the soup mixture to a simmer to let the flavors meld, about 5 minutes.
- Melt the Cream Cheese: Stir in the cubed cream cheese and cook, stirring frequently, until it melts completely and the soup becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add Cheddar Cheese: Gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring continuously until it is fully incorporated and the soup is creamy.
- Finish with Milk or Cream: Pour in the milk or heavy cream, stirring until the soup is heated through and creamy. Be careful not to let the soup boil after adding the dairy to prevent curdling.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro if desired. Serve hot with crusty bread or tortilla chips for a complete meal.
Notes
- This soup pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or crunchy tortilla chips for added texture.
- For a spicier version, use hot Rotel tomatoes or add diced jalapeños during cooking.
- You can customize the soup by adding cooked pasta or rice to make it more filling.
- Ensure smoked sausage and broth used are gluten-free if you need to keep this recipe gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
