Description
Indulge in the warmth of our High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup, a delightful fusion of creamy textures and nutritious ingredients designed to satisfy your comfort food cravings. Packed with 20 grams of protein per serving, this soup is both hearty and flavorful, making it perfect for a cozy evening at home or as a nourishing dish to impress guests.
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 shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup blended low-fat cottage cheese
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for about 10 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add smoked paprika and flour; stir well. Cook for one more minute to coat the vegetables.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add broccoli; bring to a gentle simmer for about 8–9 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Reduce heat and add milk slowly to avoid curdling. Mix in blended cottage cheese and shredded cheddar until smooth.
- For creaminess, blend part of the soup (about one cup) until smooth before mixing back into the pot or use an immersion blender directly.
- Season with salt and pepper as desired before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 15mg