Description
A creamy, satisfying high protein broccoli cheddar soup made with cottage cheese, milk, and sharp cheddar. Ideal for meal prep, muscle-building, and healthy comfort food cravings.
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)
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
3 cups vegetable broth (or no-chicken broth)
4 cups broccoli, chopped
2 cups 1% milk
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese, blended
4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup)
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 10 minutes until soft.
3. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
4. Stir in paprika and flour. Mix until vegetables are coated.
5. Add broth and broccoli. Simmer 8–9 minutes until tender.
6. Reduce heat, stir in milk. Warm without boiling.
7. Add blended cottage cheese and shredded cheddar. Stir gently until melted.
8. Blend 1 cup of soup (or use immersion blender) for texture.
9. Return to pot. Add salt & pepper to taste.
Notes
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freezes well for up to 2 months.
Reheat gently to avoid curdling.
For extra protein, stir in shredded chicken or protein powder before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 35mg