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A creamy bowl of broccoli cheddar soup topped with extra shredded cheese and cracked black pepper.

High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped small
  • 1 cup carrots , julienned
  • 3 cups chicken bone broth
  • 1 cup low -fat milk
  • 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
  2. Add chopped broccoli, julienned carrots, and chicken bone broth to the pot.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  4. Optional: Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a creamier consistency, leaving some chunks for texture.
  5. Stir in the milk and nutritional yeast over low heat.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat source to prevent curdling.
  7. Whisk in the Greek yogurt and shredded cheddar cheese until the cheese is completely melted and the soup is smooth.
  8. Season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika before serving.