Add the oil and onion to a soup pot and sauté over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.

Add all the remaining soup ingredients to the pot except for the cream cheese, chicken, and salt & pepper.

Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. Turn down the heat so it’s simmering gently (uncovered) for 5 minutes. While the soup cooks, prep your toppings.

Cut the cream cheese into smaller pieces and add it to the soup. Let it melt in (you may have to stir it a fair bit until it’s fully incorporated).

Stir in the chicken and cook for another 5-7 minutes or so until it’s warmed through.

Season the soup with salt & pepper and serve with toppings as desired.

Notes:

The cream cheese for this recipe should be super soft so it melts into the soup easily. I recommend taking it out of the fridge prior to starting the recipe and then microwaving it in 20-30 second intervals until it’s very soft.

If you have any concerns with salt, use low-salt broth.

If you’re not using Rotel diced tomatoes, you can use regular ones, but I suggest adding a can or two of diced green chilies as well (the 4 oz. size ones) since it really makes a difference in the way the soup tastes.

Serves 4-6 depending on portion size you serve