High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup
A rich and velvety High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup that packs 20g of protein per serving using a clever base of blended cottage cheese and fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 tbsp butter
1 large yellow onion, diced
2 large carrots, diced
1 stalk celery, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
3 cups vegetable broth
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups 1 percent milk
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (blended smooth)
4 oz extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Melt butter in a pot over medium heat and sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 10 minutes.
2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in flour and smoked paprika, coating the vegetables for 1 minute.
4. Slowly pour in broth and add broccoli. Simmer for 8 to 9 minutes until tender.
5. Reduce heat to low and stir in the milk.
6. Fold in the blended cottage cheese and shredded cheddar until completely melted.
7. Pulse with an immersion blender to achieve your desired consistency.
8. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.
Notes
Always grate cheese from a block for a smoother melt.
Ensure cottage cheese is blended completely smooth before adding to the pot.
Do not boil the soup once the dairy is added to prevent curdling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg