Cheesy Broccoli Cheddar Soup
A warm and comforting soup made with broccoli, cheddar cheese, and cottage cheese.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 cups vegetable broth not-chicken style
- 4 cups broccoli, chopped
- 2 cups 1% milk
- 4 oz cheddar cheese, shredded about 1 cup
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese blended
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently until they soften.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Garlic can burn quickly, so keep an eye on it!
- Sprinkle in the smoked paprika and flour, stirring for another minute until the vegetables are coated.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add the chopped broccoli. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8-9 minutes until the broccoli softens.
- Lower the heat and add the milk. Warm the soup gently to avoid curdling.
- Stir in the blended cottage cheese and shredded cheddar until melted. Make sure to stir continuously for a smooth texture.
- Take one cup of soup and blend it in a blender, allowing steam to escape. Return the blended soup to the pot. Alternatively, use an immersion blender to blend the soup gently.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Start with a little salt and add more as needed to enhance the flavors.
Notes
For added flavor, consider topping the soup with extra shredded cheddar or a sprinkle of smoked paprika.