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High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup

High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup

This high protein broccoli cheddar soup is creamy, cozy, and packed with extra nutrition from Greek yogurt and nutritional yeast. It's the perfect comforting bowl for Meatless Mondays, meal prep, or even a gentle sickness-friendly dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260

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 unsweetened plant-based)
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • large soup pot
  • wooden spoon
  • immersion blender or countertop blender
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • ladle

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  2. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Add chopped broccoli and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until tender.
  3. Blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth or leave it slightly chunky if preferred.
  4. Lower the heat and stir in milk, Greek yogurt, cheddar cheese, and nutritional yeast until the soup becomes creamy and the cheese melts fully.
  5. Season with salt and pepper, then serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 17gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4200IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For a vegan version, use almond or soy milk, soy yogurt, and dairy-free cheese. Add noodles for a broccoli noodle soup variation. Always stir in dairy on low heat to avoid curdling. This soup freezes well and reheats with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.

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