Description
This creamy broccoli cheddar soup is rich and comforting, perfect for any meal!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon butter (for sautéing)
- 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 (for added flavor)
- 3 cups vegetable broth (preferably not-chicken style)
- 4 cups chopped broccoli (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups 1% milk (for creaminess)
- 4 oz cheddar cheese (shredded (about 1 cup))
- 1 cup low fat cottage cheese (blended)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrot, and celery, cooking for 10 minutes while stirring frequently.
- Stir in the minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Add the smoked paprika and flour, cooking for one more minute until coated.
- Pour in the broth and add broccoli, bringing to a simmer for 8-9 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the milk and heat over low until warmed through.
- Add blended cottage cheese and shredded cheese, stirring until melted.
- Transfer one cup of soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and return to the pot.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- This soup can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free flour.
- Adjust the thickness by adding more or less broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg