High Protein Tomato Soup with Cottage Cheese Recipe
This High Protein Tomato Soup with Cottage Cheese is a comforting, nutritious dish perfect for any season. Packed with protein from cottage cheese and enriched with the rich flavors of San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil, this soup offers a creamy texture and a balanced taste. It’s easy to prepare on the stovetop and ideal for a wholesome lunch or light dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 white onion, diced small
- ¾ tsp salt
- Black pepper, to taste
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- 2 (26-oz) cans whole San Marzano tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken bone broth
- Handful torn basil leaves
- 1 cup low fat cottage cheese (2%)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: Add olive oil to your pot and heat over medium heat to prepare the base for cooking.
- Sauté onions and seasonings: Add the diced onion, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions are translucent and softened, building the foundational flavor for the soup.
- Add garlic: Stir in the sliced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant. Take care not to burn the garlic, as this can make the soup bitter.
- Add tomatoes, broth, and basil: Pour in the whole San Marzano tomatoes, chicken bone broth, and torn basil leaves. Gently break up the tomatoes with a spatula, leaving some chunks for texture. Stir the mixture, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes to meld flavors.
- Blend in cottage cheese: Turn off the heat and allow the soup to cool slightly for best blending results. Add the low-fat cottage cheese and use an immersion blender to blend the soup until completely smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup in batches using a heat-safe blender, then return to the pot.
- Final seasoning and serve: Taste the soup and adjust salt and black pepper as desired. Serve garnished with freshly grated parmesan and freshly cracked black pepper for extra deliciousness. Enjoy your hearty, protein-packed tomato soup!
Notes
- Using San Marzano tomatoes enhances the sweetness and depth of flavor in the soup.
- Letting the soup cool slightly before blending prevents splattering and ensures a smooth texture.
- For a vegan alternative, replace chicken bone broth with vegetable broth and use a plant-based cottage cheese substitute.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level or omit for a milder soup.
- Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
Keywords: High Protein Tomato Soup, Cottage Cheese Soup, Healthy Tomato Soup, Italian Tomato Soup, Low Fat Soup, Comfort Food
