High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup – Creamy, Cozy & Packed with 20g of Protein

YES—cozy comfort food that still hits protein goals 🥣💪
Here’s a High-Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup that’s creamy, thick, and actually delivers ~20g protein per bowl without tasting “diet.”

High-Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Creamy • Cozy • ~20g Protein

Makes: 4 hearty servings

Ingredients

• 3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

• 1 cup low-fat milk (or unsweetened high-protein milk)

• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (blended smooth)

• 1½ cups sharp cheddar, shredded (reduced-fat works great)

• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional but cozy)

• Salt & black pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. In a pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onion 3–4 min until soft. Add garlic, cook 30 sec.

2. Add broccoli + chicken broth. Simmer 8–10 min until broccoli is very tender.

3. Blend soup (immersion blender or carefully in a blender) until mostly smooth.

4. Lower heat. Stir in milk and blended cottage cheese until creamy.

5. Add cheddar slowly, stirring until melted (don’t boil).

6. Season with paprika, nutmeg, salt & pepper. Adjust thickness with broth if needed.

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Nutrition (per serving – 1½ cups)

Calories: ~300–330 kcal
Protein: ~20–22 g
Fat: ~14–16 g
Carbs: ~15–18 g
Fiber: ~3–4 g

Protein comes from cottage cheese + cheddar + milk—no weird powders needed.

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Macro Tweaks

• Higher protein (25g+):

  • Use fat-free cottage cheese

  • Add ½ cup extra blended cottage cheese

• Lower fat:

  • Reduced-fat cheddar

  • Skip butter, use olive oil spray

• Extra filling:

  • Add diced chicken breast or turkey ham

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Meal Prep & Storage

• Fridge: 4 days

• Freezer: up to 2 months

• Reheat gently (low heat or microwave, stir often)

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Optional Toppings (still macro-friendly)

• Extra shredded cheddar

• Greek yogurt swirl

• Turkey bacon crumbles

• Cracked black pepper + chili flakes