High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup
This creamy and nutritious broccoli cheddar soup is packed with protein and flavor, making it a perfect comfort food.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon 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 ((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
Instructions
- Melt butter in a pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrot, and celery; cook for 10 minutes.
- Add garlic; cook for 1 minute.
- Add smoked paprika and flour; cook for 1 minute.
- Add broth and broccoli; simmer for 8-9 minutes.
- Add milk, cottage cheese, and cheddar; stir until melted.
Notes
For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the soup.