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High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup

This high-protein broccoli cheddar soup is creamy, cheesy, and packed with veggies and protein from cottage cheese. It's perfect for a comforting family dinner or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 3 cups vegetable broth I like the not-chicken style
  • 4 cups broccoli, chopped
  • 2 cups 1% milk
  • 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded about 1 cup
  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese, blended
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Blender or immersion blender
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Phase 1: Start with the Base
  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, carrot, and celery; cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently until softened.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for one more minute until fragrant.
Phase 2: Build the Soup
  1. Sprinkle in smoked paprika and flour, stirring for one minute until vegetables are coated.
  2. Slowly pour in the vegetable broth while stirring, then add the chopped broccoli. Bring to a simmer.
  3. Simmer the broccoli for 8–9 minutes, or until tender.
Phase 3: Finish with Creaminess
  1. Add milk and cook over low heat until the soup is warm, but avoid boiling to prevent curdling.
  2. Stir in blended cottage cheese and shredded cheddar, and mix until completely melted.
  3. Blend one cup of the soup in a blender, allowing steam to escape through the vent, and return to the pot (or use an immersion blender for partial blending).
  4. Taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 14gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

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