Protein-Packed Broccoli Soup (Printer-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 large yellow onion, diced
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2 large carrots, peeled and diced
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1 stalk celery, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Liquids & Vegetables
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3 cups vegetable broth
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4 cups chopped broccoli
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2 cups 1% milk
→ Cheese
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4 oz cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup)
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1 cup low fat cottage cheese, blended
# Let's Cook!:
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Melt butter in large pot. Cook onion, carrot and celery for 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
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Stir in paprika and flour, cook for 1 minute until vegetables are coated.
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Add broth and broccoli, bring to simmer. Cook 8-9 minutes until broccoli softens.
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Stir in milk and warm over low heat. Add cheeses and stir until melted, keeping heat low.
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Blend 1 cup soup and return to pot, or use immersion blender to partially blend.
# Cook's Notes:
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High protein version of classic soup
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Can use gluten-free flour if needed
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Keep heat low when adding dairy to prevent curdling