Description
This High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a creamy, comforting dish loaded with nutrients and flavor, making it a perfect meal for any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and smoked paprika, cooking for about 1 minute to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the vegetable broth, ensuring there are no lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Add the chopped broccoli and cook for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the 1% milk, shredded cheddar cheese, and blended cottage cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes. This soup freezes well; just store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup, healthy soup, vegetarian soup, comfort food