High Protein Cottage Cheese Tomato Soup Recipe
This High Protein Cottage Cheese Tomato Soup is a creamy, flavorful, and nutritious dish combining the richness of cottage cheese with the bright taste of tomatoes and fresh herbs. Perfect for a comforting lunch or dinner, this soup is easy to make on the stovetop and packed with protein and wholesome ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 6 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 (28 oz) cans Peeled tomatoes
- 5 cups Vegetable broth
- 2 tsp Sea salt
- Pinch Black pepper
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Thyme
- 1 cup Basil, finely chopped
- 4 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups Cottage cheese
Garnish
- Fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil and cook onions: Grab a large pot and place it over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and onions, cooking until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release its fragrance.
- Add remaining ingredients (except cottage cheese): Pour in the peeled tomatoes, vegetable broth, sea salt, black pepper, oregano, thyme, basil, and tomato paste. Stir well to combine.
- Simmer the soup: Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook gently for 15-20 minutes to develop flavors.
- Add cottage cheese: Stir in the cottage cheese to incorporate its creaminess into the soup.
- Blend the soup: Let the soup cool slightly. Use an immersion blender or regular blender in batches to puree until smooth and creamy.
- Garnish and serve: Ladle the blended soup into bowls, garnish with freshly chopped basil, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute olive oil with avocado oil, sunflower oil, ghee, or melted butter.
- Use shallots, leeks, or red onion if yellow onions aren’t available.
- For garlic, garlic powder or roasted garlic can enhance flavor.
- Fresh blanched peeled tomatoes or canned crushed tomatoes can replace peeled tomatoes.
- Vegetable broth can be swapped with chicken or beef broth or water with bouillon.
- Try sun-dried tomato paste to intensify tomato flavor.
- Ricotta, cream cheese, silken tofu, or Greek yogurt are excellent alternatives to cottage cheese.
- Garnish options include parsley, cilantro, or Parmesan cheese.
- Allow the soup to cool before blending to avoid splattering and ensure smooth blending.
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