Description
A creamy, cheesy soup packed with broccoli and boosted with protein from cottage cheese, perfect for a cozy meal without the heaviness.
Ingredients
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For the Soup Base
- 2 tablespoons Butter or olive oil (For sautéing onions and garlic)
- 1 medium Onion, chopped (Base flavor)
- 1 clove Garlic, minced (Adds rich flavor)
- 1 cup Carrots, chopped (Optional for sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour (For thickening)
For the Soup Liquid
- 3 cups Broth (chicken or vegetable) (Choose based on preference)
- 1 cup Milk (or higher protein milk) (For creaminess)
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups Broccoli, fresh or frozen (Fresh for firmer texture, frozen for convenience)
- 1 cup Cottage cheese (Blended for creaminess)
- 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (For cheesy flavor)
Seasonings
- Salt To taste (Essential for flavor enhancement)
- Pepper To taste (For added flavor)
- Pinch Smoked paprika (optional) (For additional flavor)
Instructions
Preparation
- Sauté chopped onion (and carrots if using) in butter or olive oil until soft.
- Add garlic and stir for about 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle in flour, stir for a minute to remove raw taste.
Cooking
- Slowly whisk in broth and milk until smooth.
- Add broccoli, simmer until tender.
- Meanwhile, blend cottage cheese until smooth.
- Lower heat, stir in shredded cheddar until melted, then add blended cottage cheese. Adjust salt and pepper as needed.
Serving
- Serve warm, optionally topped with extra cheddar and black pepper.
Notes
This soup tastes even better the next day. Reheat gently and add a splash of milk if it thickens too much.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 24
