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High Protein Broccoli Cheese Soup

High Protein Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups broccoli florets, roughly chopped
  • 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook 5 minutes, until soft. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute.
  2. Pour in the broth and add the broccoli. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook 8 minutes, until the broccoli is tender.
  3. While the broccoli cooks, blend the cottage cheese, milk, and a pinch of salt on high for 30 seconds until completely smooth.
  4. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the cottage cheese mixture and the shredded cheddar a handful at a time. Heat gently for 4 minutes, stirring often, without letting it boil. Season with the salt and pepper.
  5. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot, with extra cheddar and black pepper on top.

Notes

If the soup feels too thick after sitting, thin it with a splash of milk while reheating on low heat. A quick spin with an immersion blender after cooking gives a smoother finish.