Description
Indulge in the comforting embrace of High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup, a delicious bowl that marries creamy textures with nutritious ingredients. This delightful soup features fresh broccoli and protein-packed cottage cheese, ensuring each serving delivers an impressive 20 grams of protein. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s ready in just 35 minutes and can easily be customized with your favorite vegetables or cheeses. Whether you’re seeking a hearty lunch or a light dinner, this soup is sure to warm you up on chilly days while satisfying your taste buds.
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
- 4 cups chopped broccoli
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups 1% milk
- 4 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for about 10 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic; cook for another minute.
- Stir in smoked paprika and flour for one 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 through on low.
- Add blended cottage cheese and shredded cheddar; mix until melted.
- Blend part of the soup for creaminess if desired.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg