Description
High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish that combines the vibrant flavors of fresh broccoli with rich, creamy cheddar cheese. Perfect for chilly evenings, this hearty soup is not only packed with protein but also brimming with essential vitamins and minerals. Enjoy it as a quick lunch or a cozy dinner, and savor each spoonful of cheesy goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chopped fresh broccoli
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping the broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add chopped broccoli and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender (blend lightly if you prefer some chunks).
- Return blended soup to low heat; stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg