CHICKEN AND PEPPERJACK CHEESE SOUP

So it's suppose to be spring here in Michigan, hmmm. It's 39 degrees out but feels like 25. My poor husband has to work outside in this cold weather and I feel for him. So I came up with this soup tonight. I have to say...it's good and heats you up from the inside out.

1 can of chicken broth
1 cup cooked shredded chicken
1 can of diced tomatoes
1 garlic clove-minced
2 cups of heavy cream
8oz of shredded pepper jack cheese
1/2 tsp xanthan gum
salt and pepper

In a medium saucepan combine the broth, tomatoes, garlic and chicken.  Bring this to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 min. Remove it from the heat.
In a second sauce pan pour 1 1/2 cups of the heavy cream (leave 1/2 cup out) and simmer then add the cheese. Stir until melted and then add this mixture to the broth/tomatoes. Heat on a low simmer and add the Xanthan gum and 1/2 cup heavy cream. Let simmer for about 10 min.
Serves 4

Enjoy!!!!!