High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Name: High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 2 large carrots, peeled and diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour); 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 3 cups vegetable broth (I like the not-chicken style or 1 tablespoon of Better than Boullion vegetable base); 4 cups chopped broccoli; 2 cups 1% milk; 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup); 1 cup low fat cottage cheese, blended; Salt & pepper to taste