Slow Cooker Soups for Winter | Easy Freezer Meal Prep

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced red and green bell peppers and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Pour in the diced tomatoes, corn, and black beans, stirring to combine.

Add chicken broth and enchilada sauce, bringing the mixture to a simmer.

Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper, stirring well.

Add cooked, shredded chicken to the pot and simmer for 10 minutes.

Stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted and creamy, about 3-5 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

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