Creamy Cottage Cheese Spinach Soup Recipe
This creamy Cottage Cheese Spinach Soup is a delicious and nutritious blend of fresh spinach, savory garlic and onion, and smooth cottage cheese. Perfect as a light meal or starter, it offers a comforting warmth with a hint of lemon brightness and is quick to prepare using simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until they are softened and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Cook Spinach: Add the fresh spinach to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes.
- Simmer Soup: Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 10 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Puree Soup: Use an immersion blender to carefully puree the soup until smooth and creamy, ensuring even consistency.
- Add Cottage Cheese and Lemon Juice: Stir in the cottage cheese and lemon juice until well combined, allowing the cottage cheese to melt slightly into the warm soup.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the soup hot for a comforting and healthy meal.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for the best flavor and texture, but frozen spinach can be substituted if needed—thaw and drain excess water first.
- For a thinner consistency, add more vegetable broth or water before pureeing.
- Adjust lemon juice amount to taste, adding more for extra brightness if desired.
- To make it vegan, substitute cottage cheese with silken tofu or a plant-based cream alternative.
- This soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently to avoid curdling.
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Soup, Spinach Soup, Creamy Spinach Soup, Vegetarian Soup, Healthy Soup, Easy Soup Recipe
