Description
A creamy, comforting, and secretly healthy broccoli cheddar soup packed with 20g of protein per serving. Easy, cozy, and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep!
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 preferred)
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 often.
Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add smoked paprika and flour; stir until veggies are coated. Cook for 1 minute.
Pour in the broth and broccoli. Bring to a simmer.
Simmer for 8–9 minutes until broccoli is soft.
Lower heat and add milk, warming gently.
Stir in blended cottage cheese and shredded cheddar. Mix until melted—do not overheat.
Blend 1 cup of soup and return to pot, or use immersion blender for desired texture.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
The recipe has been updated to use 3 cups of broth for a thicker consistency. You can add more broth to adjust thickness if needed.
For a smoother soup, blend more portions or the entire batch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
