High-Protein Cottage Cheese Tomato Soup Recipe
This High Protein Cottage Cheese Tomato Soup is a delicious and comforting gluten-free and vegetarian dish, perfect for a healthy meal. Infused with fresh basil and herbs, it combines creamy cottage cheese and ripe tomatoes to create a protein-rich, low-calorie soup that’s both flavorful and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 21 minutes
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Yield: 4 bowls
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (28 oz each) peeled tomatoes
- 5 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tsp sea salt
- A 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
- Sauté Onion: Place a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and finely chopped yellow onion. Cook for about 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Add Garlic: Add minced garlic to the pot and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release its aroma, stirring constantly to avoid browning.
- Add Tomatoes and Seasonings: Pour in the peeled tomatoes (including their juices), vegetable broth, sea salt, black pepper, oregano, thyme, basil, and tomato paste. Stir to combine all ingredients evenly in the pot.
- Simmer Soup: Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce the heat slightly, and cook uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the soup to reduce slightly.
- Blend Soup: Once cooked, carefully transfer portions of the hot soup into a blender along with parts of the cottage cheese. Blend until smooth. Repeat in batches if necessary. Alternatively, use an immersion blender directly in the pot to blend the soup together with the cottage cheese until creamy and uniform.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the blended soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving warm.
Notes
- Using an immersion blender simplifies the blending process as you can blend directly in the pot without transferring hot soup.
- This soup is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, making it suitable for those dietary preferences.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
- For a thinner consistency, add extra vegetable broth when blending.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
