High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup
If you’re searching for a comforting meal that warms both the heart and the belly, look no further than this High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup. Creamy, rich, and bursting with flavors, this soup not only satisfies your cravings but also packs a punch with 20 grams of protein per serving! Perfect for chilly evenings or as a hearty lunch, this nutritious dish is versatile enough to suit any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
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
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 4 cups chopped broccoli
- 2 cups 1% milk
- 4 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and sauté diced onion, carrots, and celery until tender (about 10 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Stir in smoked paprika and flour until evenly coated.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add chopped broccoli; simmer gently for about 8-9 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Lower heat and stir in milk until warmed through without boiling.
- Mix in both cheeses until melted together; blend a portion of the soup if desired for extra creaminess.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 35mg