Broccoli Cheddar Soup: 1 Secret for Creamy Flavor
This rich and creamy broccoli cheddar soup is secretly healthy, offering 20 grams of protein per serving. It’s a comforting and wholesome meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 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
- 4 cups chopped broccoli
- 2 cups 1% milk
- 4 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup low fat cottage cheese, blended
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the garlic and cook for one minute more over medium heat.
- Stir in the smoked paprika and flour. Cook for one minute, stirring until the vegetables are coated.
- Add the broth and broccoli. Bring to a simmer.
- Simmer the broccoli for 8-9 minutes until softened.
- Add the milk and cook over low heat until warm.
- Stir in the blended cottage cheese and shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Avoid high heat to prevent curdling.
- Transfer one cup of soup to a blender, blend, and return to the pot. Alternatively, use an immersion blender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Using 3 cups of broth is recommended to start; add more if a thinner consistency is desired.
- For best results, shred your own cheddar cheese from a block.
- This soup does not freeze well due to its dairy content.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Protein: 20 grams
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