Easy High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/1cd41f44-feae-483a-ab72-bbf61c70af29
Original source: https://wholelottayum.com/high-protein-broccoli-cheddar-soup/
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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!
Yield: 4
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT20M
Total time: PT30M

Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2  garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup onion (chopped)
- 5 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cups chicken bone broth
- 2 cups 4% cottage cheese (blended)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper (or more to taste)
- pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- 1-11/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional - stirred in at the end)

Instructions
1. Blend the cottage cheese with an immersion blender or in a blender. Add a little broth to thin it out if needed.
2. 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).
3. 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!