Description
A warm and comforting broccoli cheddar soup packed with protein and nutrients, perfect for chilly days.
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 butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook for about 10 minutes until softened and fragrant. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute until you can smell its delicious aroma.
- Add flour and smoked paprika to the pot; stir to coat the vegetables thoroughly, creating a nutty roux for the soup.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add the chopped broccoli; bring to a simmer. Simmer for about 8-9 minutes until the broccoli is tender but still vibrant.
- Stir in milk and heat through without boiling, then mix in both cheeses until melted and creamy, creating a luscious soup base.
- Blend one cup of the soup until smooth and return it to the pot; mix well to achieve a perfect creamy consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve hot and enjoy the mouthwatering aroma as it fills your kitchen.
Notes
For richer flavor, use vegetable stock instead of vegetable broth. You can add other vegetables for extra nutrition!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg