Canadian Cheese Soup (High-Protein Version)

🥣🧀 Canadian Cheese Soup (High-Protein Version)

Rich, creamy, and packed with protein — a cozy soup with bold cheesy flavor, Abrar.

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🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

• 500g cooked chicken breast, diced (or lean ham, optional)

• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)

• 1 small onion, finely diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup cauliflower florets (for creaminess & low-carb)

• 1 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese

• ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt

• 2 tbsp light cream cheese

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Salt to taste

• Optional: 1 tbsp unflavored whey protein for extra boost

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook veggies: In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic until softened.

2. Add cauliflower and chicken broth. Simmer 10 minutes until cauliflower is tender.

3. Blend (optional): Use an immersion blender for a smoother texture, or leave slightly chunky.

4. Lower heat and stir in cheddar cheese, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, mustard, paprika, and protein powder if using.

5. Simmer 3–5 minutes until creamy.

6. Add cooked chicken and warm through. Adjust seasoning.

7. Serve hot, garnish with chives or parsley if desired.

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📊 Nutrition (Per Serving – Approx., 6 servings)

• Calories: ~320

• Protein: 40–45g

• Carbs: 10g

• Fat: 14g

(Macros vary depending on chicken, cheese, and milk used.)

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💪 High-Protein Tips

• Use extra chicken (600–700g) for 50g+ protein per serving

• Add whey protein or collagen peptides to the soup

• Skip cream cheese for slightly lower fat

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🔥 Lower-Carb / Cutting Version

• Keep cauliflower instead of potatoes

• Use nonfat Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese

• Limit cheese to ¾ cup

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🍽 Serving Ideas

• Serve with high-protein crackers

• Top with diced lean ham for extra flavor

• Add roasted broccoli florets for more fiber