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Best High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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A creamy, high protein broccoli cheddar soup made with cottage cheese and sharp cheddar for a protein boost, ready in under 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 5 people
Calories 340 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • whisk
  • stick blender

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups broccoli florets chopped small
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup cottage cheese blended smooth
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 to 2 cups warm shredded rotisserie chicken Optional for more protein

Instructions
 

  • Build the Roux
    In a large pot, heat the olive oil or butter over medium heat and add the diced onion. Cook until softened, then stir in the garlic and cook another minute until fragrant. Sprinkle in the flour and stir constantly for about a minute to form a light paste.
    best high protein broccoli cheddar soup stage 1
  • Add the Broth, Broccoli
    and MilkSlowly whisk in the vegetable broth until smooth. Add the broccoli, cover, and simmer until tender (add raw chicken here if using). Once tender, stir in the milk.
    best high protein broccoli cheddar soup stage 2
  • Stir in the Cheese and Blend
    Reduce heat to low and stir in the blended cottage cheese, then the shredded cheddar, until smooth. Blend part or all of the soup to your preferred texture, stir in shredded chicken if using, and season with salt and pepper.
    best high protein broccoli cheddar soup stage 3

Notes

  • Blend the cottage cheese smooth before adding it so it disappears into the texture.
  • Add the cheese off high heat to avoid a grainy result.
  • A stick blender lets you blend directly in the pot.
  • Leave some broccoli florets whole if you prefer texture over a fully smooth soup
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