Description
A delicious and nutritious high protein broccoli cheddar soup that warms your soul, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
- Fresh broccoli: 4 cups, chopped into small florets.
- Sharp cheddar cheese: 2 cups, shredded.
- Chicken broth: 4 cups (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option).
- Greek yogurt: 1 cup (plain, for creaminess).
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced.
- Onion: 1 medium, diced.
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons.
- Black pepper: to taste.
- Salt: to taste (optional).
Instructions
- Wash and chop the broccoli into small florets, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chopped broccoli and chicken broth to the pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or countertop blender.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and Greek yogurt until melted and creamy. Adjust consistency with more broth or water if needed, and season with black pepper and salt to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra cheese or olive oil if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use vegetable broth, plant-based cheese, and dairy-free yogurt.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Freeze the soup in freezer-safe containers for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: broccoli cheddar soup, high protein soup, healthy soup recipe