High-Protein Low-Carb Cheddar Soup

High-Protein Low-Carb Cheddar Soup

Creamy, cheesy, satisfying, and packed with protein — without the flour or regular milk.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp olive oil or butter
• ½ small onion, finely diced
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• ¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
• ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1 cup cooked shredded chicken breast
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• ¼ tsp xanthan gum, optional

Instructions

1. Heat the oil or butter in a pot. Add onion and celery and sauté for 4–5 minutes.
2. Add chicken broth and almond milk. Simmer for 8–10 minutes.
3. Blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth.
4. Lower the heat and stir the blended cottage cheese into the soup.
5. Add Dijon mustard, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
6. Gradually add the shredded cheddar, stirring until melted.
7. Stir in the cooked shredded chicken.
8. Turn the heat to low and gently stir in the Greek yogurt. Don’t boil, or the yogurt may separate.
9. If you want it thicker, sprinkle in xanthan gum gradually while whisking.
10. Simmer gently for another 1–2 minutes, then serve.

Why it fits your goal

• High protein: chicken + cottage cheese + Greek yogurt + cheddar
• Low carb: no flour, regular milk, potatoes, or crackers
• Weight-loss friendly: uses lean chicken and lower-fat dairy while keeping the soup creamy

Tip: Use reduced-fat cheddar if you want to lower calories further, while keeping the chicken and cottage cheese for protein. Give pic