Curried Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Serve: 4

Ingredients:
– 2 tablespoons butter
– 2 tablespoons chopped scallion
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon curry powder
– 2 cups chicken broth, or bone broth for intensive flavor
– 1 cup broccoli florets, chopped
– ¼ cup heavy cream
– 1 ½ tablespoons cream cheese
– 1 tablespoon extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
– 1 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
– Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:
1. Melt butter in a saucepot over medium-high heat.
2. Add scallion and cook 3 minutes.
3. Add garlic, and curry powder and cook 1 minute.
4. Pour in bone broth and scrape any browned bits.
5. Add broccoli and bring a mixture to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and simmer for 7-8 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
7. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a boil.
8. Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes.
9. In the meantime, microwave the cream cheese until melted. Stir the melted cheese in the soup.
10. Remove the soup from heat and stir in cheddar cheese.
11. Serve warm.

Nutritional info per serving:
– Calories 234
– Total Fat 20.1g
– Total Carbohydrate 3.4g
– Dietary Fiber 0.9g
– Total Sugars 1g
– Protein 10.7g

Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.