# High Protein Chicken, Broccoli Cheddar Soup Bowls

A warm and healthy comfort food, this high-protein chicken broccoli cheddar soup is creamy and filling, perfect for meal prep.

- Servings: 3 servings
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 480 g chicken breast (raw)
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- to taste Salt
- to taste pepper
- 20 g butter
- 1 large white onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- 1 tbsp aromat
- 2 tbsp (heaped) all purpose flour
- 500 ml chicken bone broth
- 340 g chopped broccoli floretts
- 300 ml milk
- 150 g grated low fat cheddar cheese
- 150 g fat free cottage cheese, blended
- 100 ml water
- 2 tbsp (heaped) cornflour
- 2 tbsp water

## Instructions

1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper and 0.5tsp smoked paprika, spray with a little oil & air fry on 180C for 15-20 mins till cooked through, turning halfway (or cook as preferred).
2. Melt butter in pan & saute onions, carrots, celery and minced garlic for a few mins to soften.
3. Add the aromat, smoked paprika, garlic granules and flour and mix till coated.
4. Stir in the chicken bone broth and bring to a simmer, then add the broccoli florets & simmer with the lid on till fork tender.
5. Meanwhile, blend the cottage cheese & shred the cooked chicken and set aside.
6. Once the broccoli is soft, turn the heat to the lowest and add the milk, blended cottage cheese & grated cheese, then whisk/stir until melted together and no lumps.
7. Thicken with a cornflour slurry till the desired consistency.
8. Season with salt & black pepper to taste and add the cooked shredded chicken into the pan.
9. Heat through, then evenly pour into 3 bowls and cool completely before covering with an air tight lid & storing in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

## Equipment

- air fryer
- pan

## Tips

- When reheating, do this slowly in the microwave, mixing often or on low heat in a pan to avoid splitting.
- Eat on its own or with your favourite crunchy bread on the side.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/14WHjAQ95DX/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/50dee2da-d574-4b62-80c0-5bb8b33b93ed
- Extracted: 2026-02-14

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