{"id":5512,"date":"2025-08-12T20:12:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T20:12:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/?p=5512"},"modified":"2025-08-12T20:12:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T20:12:08","slug":"high-protein-broccoli-cheddar-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/12\/high-protein-broccoli-cheddar-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"High-Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>This nourishing twist on a classic comfort soup brings together wholesome veggies, rich cheddar, and a secret high-protein ingredient\u2014blended cottage cheese\u2014for a satisfying bowl that\u2019s both hearty and health-conscious.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ingredient \ud83d\udccf Amount \ud83d\udcdd Notes<\/p>\n<p>Butter 1 tablespoon For saut\u00e9ing vegetables<\/p>\n<p>Yellow onion 1 large, diced Adds sweetness and depth<\/p>\n<p>Carrots 2 large, peeled and diced Adds color and natural sweetness<\/p>\n<p>Celery stalk 1, diced Adds aromatic base flavor<\/p>\n<p>Garlic cloves 2, minced For savory richness<\/p>\n<p>All-purpose flour \u00bc cup Use gluten-free if needed<\/p>\n<p>Smoked paprika \u00bd teaspoon Adds warmth and subtle smokiness<\/p>\n<p>Vegetable broth 3 cups \u201cNot chicken\u201d style recommended<\/p>\n<p>Broccoli florets 4 cups, chopped Main veggie\u2014rich in fiber and flavor<\/p>\n<p>1% Milk 2 cups Adds creaminess without heaviness<\/p>\n<p>Cheddar cheese 4 oz (about 1 cup), shredded Sharp cheddar works best<\/p>\n<p>Low-fat cottage cheese 1 cup, blended until smooth Boosts protein and creaminess<\/p>\n<p>Salt and pepper To taste Adjust at the end<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf72 Instructions<\/p>\n<p>Saut\u00e9 the Veggies<\/p>\n<p>In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until softened.<\/p>\n<p>Add Garlic &amp; Seasoning<\/p>\n<p>Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle in the smoked paprika and flour, stirring to coat the vegetables evenly. Cook for another minute.<\/p>\n<p>Simmer the Broccoli<\/p>\n<p>Pour in the vegetable broth and add the chopped broccoli. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 8\u20139 minutes, until the broccoli is tender.<\/p>\n<p>Warm the Milk<\/p>\n<p>Reduce heat to low and stir in the milk. Let it warm through without boiling.<\/p>\n<p>Add the Cheeses<\/p>\n<p>Stir in the blended cottage cheese and shredded cheddar. Mix gently until melted and smooth\u2014avoid overheating to prevent curdling.<\/p>\n<p>Blend for Creaminess<\/p>\n<p>For a silkier texture, blend about 1 cup of the soup in a blender (venting steam) or use an immersion blender directly in the pot.<\/p>\n<p>Season &amp; Serve<\/p>\n<p>Taste and adjust with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and enjoy warm!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tips &amp; Variations<\/p>\n<p>Make it heartier: Add a handful of cooked quinoa or shredded rotisserie chicken for extra protein.<\/p>\n<p>Spice it up: A pinch of cayenne or a dash of hot sauce adds a gentle kick.<\/p>\n<p>Top it off: Garnish with extra cheddar, a sprinkle of chives, or crunchy croutons.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This nourishing twist on a classic comfort soup brings together wholesome veggies, rich cheddar, and a secret high-protein ingredient\u2014blended cottage&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5513,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"High-Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup - Grandma Baking Recipes","description":"This nourishing twist on a classic comfort soup brings together wholesome veggies, rich cheddar, and a secret high-protein ingredient\u2014blended cottage cheese\u2014for"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5512","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5512","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5512"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5512\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5514,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5512\/revisions\/5514"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5513"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5512"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5512"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5512"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}