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High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Hilary

High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup

A creamy, comforting, and protein-packed broccoli cheddar soup that's perfect for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoons 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 (or gluten-free flour)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 3 cups vegetable broth (I like the not-chicken style)
  • 4 cups chopped broccoli
  • 2 cups 1% milk
  • 4 oz cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
  • 1 cup low fat cottage cheese, blended
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, carrot, and celery.
  3. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.
  4. Add the minced garlic.
  5. Continue to cook over medium heat for one minute.
  6. Add the smoked paprika and flour.
  7. Cook for one minute, stirring until the vegetables are coated with flour.
  8. Add the vegetable broth.
  9. Add the chopped broccoli.
  10. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  11. Simmer the broccoli for 8-9 minutes until softened.
  12. Add the 1% milk.
  13. Cook over low heat until the soup is warm.
  14. Add the blended cottage cheese.
  15. Add the shredded cheddar cheese.
  16. Stir until all the cheese is melted.
  17. Be careful not to turn the heat up too high to prevent curdling.
  18. Transfer one cup of soup to a blender.
  19. Blend the soup, allowing steam to escape through the vent.
  20. Transfer the blended soup back to the pot.
  21. Alternatively, use an immersion blender to gently blend the soup in the pot.
  22. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Freshly shred your own cheddar cheese for the best melting and flavor.
Ensure cottage cheese is thoroughly blended for a smooth soup texture.
Keep the heat low when adding milk and cheese to prevent curdling.
Don't skip the smoked paprika; it adds a unique depth of flavor.