Description
This high-protein broccoli cheddar soup delivers 21 grams of protein per serving while keeping all the creamy, comforting flavors of the classic dish. The secret ingredient? Blended cottage cheese for a rich, satisfying soup that supports your health goals.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon butter (or olive oil)
- 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
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups 1% milk
- 4 cups chopped broccoli
- 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese, blended until smooth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, cooking 10 minutes.
- Add garlic, cooking for 1 minute.
- Stir in flour and paprika, coating vegetables evenly.
- Add broth and broccoli. Simmer gently for 8-9 minutes until broccoli is fork-tender.
- Reduce heat to low and add milk. Stir gently.
- Add blended cottage cheese and shredded cheddar, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Blend 1 cup of soup until smooth and return to pot (or use immersion blender).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
Use low-sodium broth for reduced sodium. Substitute almond flour for gluten-free, or silken tofu for a dairy-free protein boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 343
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 1032mg
- Fat: 15.4g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32.7g
- Fiber: 4.6g
- Protein: 20.9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: high protein soup, broccoli cheddar soup, healthy comfort food, protein-packed recipes