High Protein Broccoli Cheddar (Printable Version)

A creamy blend of broccoli and cheddar with a cottage cheese boost for satisfying nutrition.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Fats

01 - 15 grams unsalted butter

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 large yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
04 - 1 celery stalk, diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 480 grams chopped broccoli

→ Flour & Spices

07 - 32 grams all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
08 - 1.5 grams smoked paprika

→ Liquids

09 - 720 milliliters vegetable broth
10 - 480 milliliters 1% milk

→ Dairy

11 - 110 grams shredded cheddar cheese
12 - 225 grams low fat cottage cheese, blended

→ Seasonings

13 - Salt and black pepper to taste

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Melt unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery; cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently until softened.
02 - Incorporate minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
03 - Sprinkle smoked paprika and flour over vegetables. Cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously to coat and cook out raw flour taste.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth and add chopped broccoli. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8 to 9 minutes until broccoli is tender.
05 - Reduce heat to low and stir in 1% milk. Warm the mixture gently without boiling to avoid curdling.
06 - Stir in blended cottage cheese and shredded cheddar until fully melted. Maintain low heat to prevent milk from curdling.
07 - Transfer one cup of soup to a blender, venting steam carefully. Blend until smooth then return to pot. Alternatively, use an immersion blender to puree directly.
08 - Add salt and pepper as needed. Stir well and adjust seasoning before serving.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For a creamier texture, blend a larger portion of the soup before combining.
02 - Adjust cheese quantities to preference for richer or lighter flavor.
03 - An immersion blender offers convenience and control when pureeing.

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