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High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup

High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup

This High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a creamy, cozy comfort classic made healthier. Greek yogurt and nutritional yeast boost the protein and flavor while broccoli keeps it veggie-packed — perfect for easy weeknight meals, meal prep, or even as a soothing sickness soup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 3 cups chopped broccoli florets
  • 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • to taste salt and black pepper

Equipment

  • large soup pot
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • immersion blender
  • ladle

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot. Add chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until soft.
  2. Add minced garlic and stir for one minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Add broccoli and cook for 10–15 minutes until tender.
  4. Blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth or leave slightly chunky.
  5. Reduce heat and stir in milk, Greek yogurt, shredded cheddar, and nutritional yeast. Stir until melted and creamy.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 960IUVitamin C: 81mgCalcium: 320mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

For a lighter version, use plant-based milk and reduced-fat cheese. Want it dairy-free? Use vegan yogurt and cheese plus nutritional yeast. Add zucchini noodles to turn it into Broccoli Noodle Soup. Freezes well for up to 2 months — portion before freezing.

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