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Cheesy High-Protein Potato Soup
A creamy, hearty soup packed with protein and flavor, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 2.5 lbs russet potatoes (peeled and cubed) (about 3 large potatoes)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3-4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons chicken Better than Bouillon paste
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt (plus more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper (plus more to taste)
- 1.5 cups milk (2% or low-fat)
- 1.5 cups cottage cheese (whole milk or 2%)
- 0.5 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (plus more to garnish)
- 0.25 cup chopped chives or parsley
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the potatoes. Melt butter and sauté onion until softened.
- Add garlic and cook briefly, then stir in flour and cook until golden. Pour in broth, add potatoes, salt, and pepper; simmer until tender.
- Blend milk, cottage cheese, and half-and-half until smooth. Stir into the soup and blend part of it for creaminess.
- Return to heat, add cheese, and cook until melted. Season and serve garnished with cheese and chives or parsley.
Notes
For extra creaminess, blend all or part of the soup as desired.