{"id":"270b1ed7-2a91-42e4-adc7-8587b74b8d1b","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/270b1ed7-2a91-42e4-adc7-8587b74b8d1b","source_url":"https://chefsavvy.com/high-protein-broccoli-cheddar-soup/","title":"High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup","description":"This High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup is creamy, cozy, and secretly packed with protein! Made with cottage cheese and bone broth, it’s a lighter twist on the classic that still delivers all the rich, cheesy flavor you crave.","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT25M","total_time":"PT40M","image_url":"https://chefsavvy.com/wp-content/uploads/high-protein-broccoli-cheddar-soup-recipe.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 1/2 lbs broccoli, stems and florets separated","item":"broccoli, stems and florets separated","quantity":1.5,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1 quart chicken bone broth","item":"chicken bone broth","quantity":1,"unit":"quart"},{"text":"14 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded","item":"sharp cheddar cheese","quantity":14,"unit":"oz","preparation":"shredded"},{"text":"1 cup full fat cottage cheese","item":"full fat cottage cheese","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"4 garlic cloves, minced","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":4,"preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1 cup spinach","item":"spinach","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"4 ribs celery, diced","item":"ribs celery","quantity":4,"preparation":"diced"},{"text":"1 carrot, diced","item":"carrot","quantity":1,"preparation":"diced"},{"text":"1 large onion","item":"large onion","quantity":1},{"text":"6 tbsp butter","item":"butter","quantity":6,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tsp kosher salt","item":"kosher salt","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 tsp pepper","item":"pepper","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Melt 4 tbsp of butter in a large pot. Add in carrots, onions, and celery and sauté for 5 minutes on med-high heat, then add in the stems of the broccoli and continue to sauté for 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper."},{"number":2,"text":"Add in garlic and spinach and sauté for 1 more minute and then add in 2 cups of  chicken bone broth and bring to a simmer."},{"number":3,"text":"Remove from heat and let cool for a couple minutes before transferring to a high powered blender along with 1 cup of cottage cheese and blend for 1-2 minute or until smooth"},{"number":4,"text":"Return pot to the stove with 2 tbsp of butter and sauté the broccoli florets for 2 minutes then add the remaining 2 cups of bone broth and bring to a simmer."},{"number":5,"text":"Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the contents of the blender then add in the freshly shredded cheddar cheese. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:56:57.018708+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:56:57.018708+00:00"}