Description
A hearty, protein-rich soup made with broccoli, cheddar cheese, and blended cottage cheese, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (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 the onion, carrot, and celery; cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the garlic and continue to cook for one minute.
- Add 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 warm the soup over low heat.
- Add the blended cottage cheese and shredded cheese; stir until melted.
- Transfer one cup of soup to a blender and blend; return to the pot.
- Add salt to taste if needed.
Notes
This soup can be made dairy-free by using unsweetened soy milk and plant-based cottage cheese. Adjust seasoning after blending as flavors concentrate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg