Creamy Cottage Cheese Tomato Soup Recipe
This Creamy Cottage Cheese Tomato Soup combines fresh or canned tomatoes with smooth cottage cheese, creating a velvety, nutritious, and comforting soup. It’s a simple, healthy dish perfect for a light meal or a starter, garnished with fresh basil for aromatic flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups tomatoes, chopped (or 2 cans diced tomatoes)
- 2 cups vegetable broth
Creaminess and Seasoning
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
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 5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and broth: Stir in the chopped or canned diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Puree the soup: Using an immersion blender, carefully puree the soup directly in the pot until it is smooth and uniform in texture.
- Incorporate cottage cheese: Stir in the cottage cheese and continue blending with the immersion blender until the soup reaches a creamy and fully smooth consistency.
- Season the soup: Add sugar if using, then season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well to combine all flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each serving with fresh basil leaves for an aromatic finishing touch. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can use fresh tomatoes in season or canned diced tomatoes for convenience.
- The sugar is optional but helps balance the acidity of the tomatoes.
- Using cottage cheese adds protein and creaminess without the heaviness of cream.
- For a smoother texture, use low-fat or regular cottage cheese depending on preference.
- This soup pairs well with crusty bread or a light salad.
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