High Protein Tomato Soup With Cottage Cheese
A delightful twist on classic tomato soup, blended with creamy cottage cheese for a high-protein, comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned tomatoes (crushed or diced)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: In a pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, stirring occasionally until the onion softens, about 5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and broth: Stir in the canned tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer the soup: Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Incorporate the cottage cheese: Add the cottage cheese to the pot and blend until smooth using an immersion blender or by carefully transferring the mixture to a standard blender.
- Season and serve: Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot in bowls, garnished with additional herbs if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider sautéing a pinch of red pepper flakes with the onions and garlic. If you prefer a chunkier soup, blend in batches and leave some tomato pieces intact.