Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup, a delightful comfort food that combines rich flavors with wholesome nutrition. This soup is perfect for chilly evenings or as a quick lunch option, offering 20 grams of protein per serving to keep you satisfied and energized. With its velvety texture and cheesy notes, it’s a dish that everyone will love while still aligning with your health goals. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, this versatile recipe allows you to customize it with your favorite vegetables or cheese variations. Enjoy a bowl of this nourishing soup and savor the deliciousness while keeping your diet on track!
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
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté the onion, carrot, and celery for about 10 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in flour and smoked paprika; cook for one minute.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add chopped broccoli; simmer for 8-9 minutes until tender.
- Reduce heat and incorporate milk gently without boiling.
- Mix in blended cottage cheese followed by shredded cheddar until melted.
- Blend one cup of the soup until smooth; return to pot.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg