Make It Good with Danielle Walker

Make It Good with Danielle Walker

Simple Single Serving Soup (25g protein!)

and 5g fiber!

Jan 08, 2026
∙ Paid

Single-serving friendly, ready in about 10 minutes, and packed with 25 grams of protein, it’s creamy, savory, and way more satisfying than reheated leftovers or another deli meat plate. If your lunches have been feeling a little boring lately, this Single Serve High-Protein Broccoli Cheese Soup might be the change-up you didn’t know you needed.

My kids willingly eat broccoli, but if it’s overcooked by even a minute, they’re out. Anyone else?

I steamed a head the other night and walked away for just a little too long while juggling the rest of dinner. It was still bright green, but right on the edge of mush.

Instead of forcing it, I repurposed it into this quick blender soup. It’s creamy, savory, and surprisingly satisfying, with about 25 grams of protein and 5–6 grams of fiber per serving. Proof that a simple save can turn into a really good meal!

Most of my recipes are written to feed a family, but I’ll be honest - I ate both servings of this myself for lunch! I’m always looking for easy ways to squeeze in more protein and fiber, and this checks all the boxes. I just leave the second serving right in my blender bottle in the fridge and warm it when I’m ready to eat.

You could absolutely double the recipe and serve four for dinner with a simple salad or some toasted grain-free bread, but for me, it’s been a welcome change from the usual leftover rotation or deli meat lunches. I hope you love it!

Danielle


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Single Serve High-Protein Broccoli Cheese Soup

Serves 2 (single servings. Because if you’re going to make one, you may as well make 2 😉)

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TOOLS

High speed blender

Small saucepan

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (12-ounce) package organic broccoli florets,

  • 1½ cups chicken bone broth (plus more as needed)

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