Description
This High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup is creamy, cozy, and incredibly satisfying. Packed with tender broccoli, melted cheddar, and blended cottage cheese for an effortless protein boost, this comforting soup is perfect for busy weeknights or chilly days.
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
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 the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Add onion, carrot, and celery; cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in smoked paprika and flour until vegetables are coated.
Add broth and broccoli; bring to a simmer.
Simmer 8–9 minutes until broccoli softens.
Add milk and warm gently over low heat.
Stir in blended cottage cheese and shredded cheddar until melted.
Blend 1 cup of soup, then return it to the pot (or pulse with an immersion blender).
Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
Keep heat low after adding dairy to prevent curdling.
Use an immersion blender for easy, mess-free blending.
Frozen broccoli works well if fresh isn’t available.
For extra protein, add more blended cottage cheese or a spoon of unflavored protein powder at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 25mg