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High Protein Tomato Soup with Cottage Cheese Recipe

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  • Author: Ezabella
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This high protein tomato soup with cottage cheese is a creamy and satisfying twist on the classic tomato soup. Enhanced with low-fat cottage cheese for an extra protein boost, this recipe uses simple ingredients like San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, and basil to create a deeply flavorful and nutritious meal. Perfect for a comforting lunch or dinner, it’s easy to prepare in under 40 minutes.

Ingredients

Soup Base

  • 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

Protein Boost

  • 1 cup low fat cottage cheese (2% fat recommended)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil and cook onions. Add olive oil to a large pot or Dutch oven and heat over medium heat. Add the diced onion, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent and soft.
  2. Add the garlic. Stir in the sliced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Take care not to burn the garlic to avoid bitterness.
  3. Include 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 and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes to meld the flavors.
  4. Blend with cottage cheese. Turn off the heat and allow the soup to cool slightly for best results. Add the low-fat cottage cheese. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until completely smooth. If you do not have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a heat-safe blender, then return it to the pot afterward.
  5. Season and serve. Taste the soup and adjust salt and black pepper to your liking. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper. Enjoy your creamy, protein-rich tomato soup!

Notes

  • For a vegan version, substitute chicken bone broth with vegetable broth and replace cottage cheese with a plant-based alternative.
  • If you prefer a chunkier soup, blend only a portion of the soup and stir the rest in.
  • Red pepper flakes are optional and can be adjusted to your preferred spice level.
  • Use fresh basil leaves for better flavor, but dried basil can be substituted in a pinch.
  • To enhance richness, top with a drizzle of olive oil or a spoonful of sour cream when serving.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Find it online: https://kitchenloving.com/high-protein-tomato-soup-with-cottage-cheese-recipe/