Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup, a delightful fusion of flavor and nutrition that will satisfy both your cravings and health goals. Each bowl is packed with 20 grams of protein, making it an ideal choice for muscle recovery or a filling lunch.
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
- 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 butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for about 10 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add flour and smoked paprika; stir for one minute to coat the vegetables.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add broccoli; bring to a simmer.
- Simmer for 8–9 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Stir in milk; lower heat to warm through without boiling.
- Mix in cheddar cheese and blended cottage cheese until melted.
- Blend one cup of the soup until smooth; return to pot or use an immersion blender directly.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 340g)
- Calories: 344
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Use fresh broccoli for better flavor and texture. Blend part of the soup for creaminess while keeping some chunks intact. Monitor heat carefully when adding dairy to avoid curdling.