Broccoli Cheddar Soup with a Cottage Cheese Twist
A creamy broccoli cheddar soup made with tender vegetables, real cheddar, and a smooth cottage cheese blend for added protein and richness.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 1 onion diced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 cups chicken broth keep 1 cup aside for the cottage cheese blend
- 4 cups finely chopped broccoli
- 1 large carrot shredded
- 1 tbsp Dijon
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, salt, and pepper. Cook until the onion softens. Add the garlic and cook briefly.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onions. Stir and let it cook for about a minute.
- Pour in the milk slowly while whisking. Add three cups of broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add the broccoli, carrot, and Dijon. Simmer until the broccoli is tender.
- Blend the cottage cheese with the remaining cup of broth until smooth.
- Pour the blended mixture into the pot. Keep the heat low and add the cheddar a little at a time. Stir until melted.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning. Let it thicken slightly before serving.
