Healthy High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup

-1/4 cup butter

-1/2 onion, chopped

-1/4 cup flour

-2 cups Cottage Cheese

-4 cups chicken broth or milk

-4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

-4 cups chopped, cooked broccoli

-1 cup chopped or shredded carrots

1. Blend your cottage cheese, broth (minus 1-2 cups), and cheddar until smooth.

2. Melt the 1/4 cup butter and sautee the onions in the butter until soft. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1-2 minutes

3. Slowly whisk in 1-2 cups of broth into flour mixture

4. Slowly whisk cheese and broth blender mixture in and bring to a simmer.

5. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder as well as broccoli and carrots. 

6. Lower heat to slow simmer and cook for 25-30 minutes until veggies are tender.