1. Melt butter in a soup pot. Add garlic and saute. Stir in flour and whisk for 1 minute.
2. Slowly whisk in chicken broth.
3. Simmer until smooth and thickened.
4. Add seasonings, chicken, and rotel. Simmer together for a couple minutes and then remove from heat.
5. Add in cheese, stir to melt into soup.
6. Serve with toppings!