Description
High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining rich flavors with nourishing ingredients. This creamy soup features a delightful blend of fresh broccoli and cheddar cheese, all while packing an impressive 20 grams of protein per serving. Perfect for cozy dinners or meal prepping, this recipe is not only satisfying but also a healthy choice for the entire family. With its smooth texture and savory taste, it’s sure to be a hit at your dinner table or lunchbox. Enjoy this nutritious soup that makes healthy eating easy and delicious!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 4 cups chopped broccoli
- 2 cups 1% milk
- 4 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese, blended
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrot, and celery; sauté for about 10 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for another minute.
- Add smoked paprika and flour; stir until vegetables are coated.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add chopped broccoli; bring to a simmer.
- Simmer for 8 to 9 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Stir in milk and heat gently without boiling.
- Mix in blended cottage cheese and shredded cheddar until melted.
- Blend part of the soup for creaminess; return to pot if using a blender.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 35mg