High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup: Easy, Guilt-Free Comfort
A delicious, nutritious soup that combines broccoli and cheddar cheese for a high-protein meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Add broccoli and vegetable broth, bringing to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until broccoli is tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth, then return to the pot. Stir in milk and cheddar cheese until melted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a creamier soup, add more cheese or use heavy cream instead of milk.
- You can add cooked chicken for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Guilt-Free Soup, Healthy Soup Recipe