Description
Indulge in a bowl of High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup, where creamy comfort meets nutrition! This delightful soup is packed with 20 grams of protein per serving, making it not only satisfying but also a wholesome option for cozy nights or hearty lunches. The blend of tender broccoli and rich cheddar cheese creates a velvety texture that warms you from the inside out. Perfect for chilly days, this versatile dish can be enjoyed solo or paired with crusty bread for a complete meal. Simple to prepare with common ingredients, you’ll find it’s an easy favorite for everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 4 cups chopped broccoli
- 2 cups 1% milk
- 4 oz shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup blended low-fat cottage cheese
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté the onion, carrots, and celery for about 10 minutes until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in flour and smoked paprika; cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add broccoli; bring to a simmer.
- Cook until broccoli is tender (8-9 minutes).
- Stir in milk and heat gently.
- Add blended cottage cheese and cheddar; stir until melted.
- Blend part of the soup for creaminess and return it to the pot.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 25mg