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High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

Sauté the Veggies:
  1. 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:
  1. Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1–2 minutes until it forms a paste. Add smoked paprika and ground garlic.
Add Broth & Broccoli:
  1. 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:
  1. While the soup cooks, blend cottage cheese with 4 tablespoons of milk until smooth and creamy.
Add Milk & Cheese:
  1. 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:
  1. 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:
  1. 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.