Name: 30-Minute Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup (High Protein & Healthy)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil or light butter; 1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups fresh broccoli florets and stems, chopped; 3 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth; 1 cup low-fat or 2% milk; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 and 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 tablespoons whole wheat or all-purpose flour; salt and pepper, to taste; optional garnish: extra shredded cheese, chopped chives, or crushed red pepper flakes

Description

This quick and nourishing broccoli cheddar soup delivers restaurant-worthy flavor in just 30 minutes. Packed with fresh broccoli, sharp cheddar, and Greek yogurt, it’s a high-protein, wholesome option for weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil or light butter

1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)

2 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups fresh broccoli florets and stems, chopped

3 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth

1 cup low-fat or 2% milk

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

1 and 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

2 tablespoons whole wheat or all-purpose flour

salt and pepper, to taste

optional garnish: extra shredded cheese, chopped chives, or crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Sauté the aromatics: heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat, add onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until soft, stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

2. Add broccoli and broth, bring to a gentle boil, cover, reduce heat to simmer and cook for 10 minutes until broccoli is tender.

3. Whisk milk and flour in a bowl until smooth, pour into the pot, stir constantly and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until thickened.

4. Blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth or transfer in batches to a countertop blender and return to the pot.

5. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese over low heat until melted, then whisk in Greek yogurt until creamy.

6. Season with salt and pepper to taste and ladle into bowls, garnish if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: soup
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 270
Sodium: 460
Fat: 15
Carbohydrates: 15
Fiber: 3
Protein: 18

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