Protein-Rich Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Protein-Rich Broccoli Cheddar Soup blends tender broccoli with sharp cheddar for a creamy, full-bodied bowl that’s deeply comforting. Navy beans and cottage cheese add velvety texture and a hefty protein boost without heavy cream, while a touch of paprika and garlic rounds out the flavor. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch on chilly days.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Protein-Rich Broccoli Cheddar Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 33 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 89
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 59
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes more. Add beans, broth, broccoli, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- 2
Turn the heat off; ladle about 1 ½ cups of soup into a blender. Let it cool for 10 minutes. This cooling step is important for blending cottage cheese.
- 3
Add cottage cheese to the blender; blend until smooth. Return the mixture to the stockpot; turn the heat back on to low. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until melted and the soup is thickened. Ladle into bowls and serve.
- Calories 622.45 kcal High 31%
- Protein 42.65 g Good Source 85%
- Carbohydrate 42.15 g 15%
- Total Fat 36.03 g High 46%
- Saturated Fat 19.45 g High 97%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 108.51 mg High 36%
- Sodium 1915.19 mg High 83%
- Dietary Fiber 13.98 g Good Source 50%
- Total Sugars 8.5 g --
- Added Sugars 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 674.54 mg Good Source 52%
- Iron 4.61 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 1244.32 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin A 81.92 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 172.56 mg Good Source 192%
- Vitamin D 0.43 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Protein Rich Broccoli Cheddar Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Broccoli, Butter, and Carrot. Each serving provides about 622.45 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Protein-Rich Broccoli Cheddar Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Protein-Rich Broccoli Cheddar Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Broccoli, Butter, Carrot, Celery. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Protein-Rich Broccoli Cheddar Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Protein-Rich Broccoli Cheddar Soup?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 622.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Protein-Rich Broccoli Cheddar Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Protein-Rich Broccoli Cheddar Soup healthy?
- Protein-Rich Broccoli Cheddar Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 622.45 calories and 42.65 g of protein, or 85% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1915.19 mg (83% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 19.45 g (97% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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