{"id":"1cd41f44-feae-483a-ab72-bbf61c70af29","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/1cd41f44-feae-483a-ab72-bbf61c70af29","source_url":"https://wholelottayum.com/high-protein-broccoli-cheddar-soup/","title":"Easy High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup","description":"This high protein broccoli cheddar soup is creamy, cheesy, and made with blended cottage cheese for a protein-packed twist on the classic. It’s light yet satisfying and takes just 30 minutes!","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT30M","image_url":"https://wholelottayum.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/high-protein-broccoli-cheddar-soup-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 tablespoon olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2  garlic cloves (minced)","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":2,"preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1 cup onion (chopped)","item":"onion","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"5 cups broccoli florets","item":"broccoli florets","quantity":5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"3 cups chicken bone broth","item":"chicken bone broth","quantity":3,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 cups 4% cottage cheese (blended)","item":"4% cottage cheese","quantity":2,"unit":"cup","preparation":"blended"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)","item":"salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or more to taste"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon pepper (or more to taste)","item":"pepper","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or more to taste"},{"text":"pinch of nutmeg (optional)","item":"nutmeg","unit":"pinch","preparation":"optional"},{"text":"1-11/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional - stirred in at the end)","item":"shredded sharp cheddar cheese","quantity":6.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"optional - stirred in at the end"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Blend the cottage cheese with an immersion blender or in a blender. Add a little broth to thin it out if needed."},{"number":2,"text":"Sauté onion 5 minutes over medium-low to medium heat, then garlic 1 minute. Add broccoli and the bone broth and cook until just tender (about 6 minutes)."},{"number":3,"text":"Blend the broccoli and bone broth mixture. Return it to the pot. Stir in the blended cottage cheese and cheddar cheese until it's melted. Add a pinch of nurmeg if desired. Enjoy!"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:13.203067+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:13.203067+00:00"}