Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for 8 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add navy beans, chicken broth, broccoli, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and pour about 1 1/2 cups of soup into a blender. Let cool for 10 minutes to prepare for blending the ricotta.
- Blend the ricotta with the soup in the blender until smooth. Return the mixture to the pot and warm over low heat.
- Stir in the Cheddar cheese until melted and the soup thickens.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 528kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 31gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 2066mgPotassium: 1203mgFiber: 19gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 114mgCalcium: 523mgIron: 4mg
Notes
For added crunch, serve the soup with a sprinkle of croutons or a slice of crusty bread on the side. Feel free to adjust the seasoning to taste before serving.
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