High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup

This High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup is creamy, cheesy, and packed with protein from blended cottage cheese and fresh broccoli. A healthy twist on the classic comfort soup — filling, flavorful, and easy to make for any weeknight meal.

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Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Cheddar Soup, High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 35

Servings:

Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 large yellow onion diced
2 large carrots julienned or finely chopped
1 stalk celery diced
4 cloves garlic minced
¼ cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon ground garlic
3 cups vegetable broth I like the Not-Chicken style
1 large broccoli head chopped (florets and stalks)
2 cups 1% milk
100 g cheddar cheese grated
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese blended
4 tablespoons milk for blending
Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Sauté the Veggies:

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for 4–5 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Make the Base:

Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1–2 minutes until it forms a paste. Add smoked paprika and ground garlic.

Add Broth & Broccoli:

Slowly pour in the vegetable broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add chopped broccoli, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes until tender.

Blend Cottage Cheese:

While the soup cooks, blend cottage cheese with 4 tablespoons of milk until smooth and creamy.

Add Milk & Cheese:

Lower the heat and stir in milk, blended cottage cheese, and grated cheddar. Stir gently until the cheese melts and the soup thickens. Season with salt and pepper.

Adjust Texture:

If you like it smooth, blend half or all of the soup. If you prefer it chunky, leave some broccoli bits as they are.

Serve Hot:

Ladle into bowls and top with extra cheese or a sprinkle of black pepper.

Notes

Blend cottage cheese before adding — it gives a silky smooth finish.
Don’t overcook the broccoli; you want it soft but still bright green.
For thicker soup, simmer a few minutes longer after adding cheese.
Always taste and adjust salt at the end.

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