Cottage Cheese Tomato Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 1 mediumyellow onion
chopped
- 3garlic cloves
chopped
- 2 largecarrots
chopped
- 28 ozcan of whole tomatoes
- 1 tsporegano
- ½ tspdried basil
- ½ tspsalt
- 3 cvegetable broth
- 1 ccottage cheese
Directions
Sauté:
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté it for about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring. Then add the garlic and carrots and sauté for about a minute, until the garlic is fragrant.
- 2
Add the can of whole tomatoes, with the liquid, and the spices. Stir to combine. Add the vegetable broth, mix, and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes covered.
Blend:
- 1
Add the cottage cheese to the pot and stir. Use an immersion blender or, in batches, use a blender to blend it until the texture is smooth. Return the soup to the pot and simmer until ready to serve.
Serve:
- 1
Ladle the creamy soup into bowls. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil or with fresh basil or herbs over the top. Sliced, crusty bread on the side pairs great with this soup.
Store:
- 1
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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About this Recipe
Craving a bowl of comforting, creamy tomato soup but want to skip the heavy cream? This Cottage Cheese Tomato Soup delivers incredible flavor and a velvety texture, making it a satisfying dinner without the guilt.
The magic lies in using cottage cheese to achieve that luxurious, smooth consistency. Instead of relying on traditional dairy cream, this clever twist boosts the protein content while keeping the soup light yet incredibly rich. It's a simple approach that highlights the vibrant taste of ripe tomatoes and aromatic vegetables.
Prepare for a truly delightful experience with every spoonful of this Cottage Cheese Tomato Soup. You'll encounter a beautifully smooth, velvety tomato soup that's bursting with savory depth. Sautéed yellow onion, fragrant garlic, and sweet carrots form a robust base, while classic Italian herbs like oregano and dried basil infuse a comforting, aromatic quality. The star is the cottage cheese, which, once blended, creates an unexpectedly rich mouthfeel and contributes a significant boost of protein, making this a truly satisfying and wholesome dinner. It's proof that you don't need heavy cream to achieve luxurious texture and incredible flavor.
Feel free to experiment with this versatile soup base. While the recipe uses whole tomatoes, you can adjust the herbs to your preference; a pinch of red pepper flakes would add a gentle warmth if you enjoy a touch of heat. For an extra boost of flavor, consider adding a bay leaf during simmering, or stir in fresh herbs like parsley or chives before serving.
This Cottage Cheese Tomato Soup makes a wonderful, comforting dinner. Serve it with a slice of crusty bread for dipping, or alongside a fresh green salad for a complete and satisfying meal perfect for any evening.