Description
A delightful and nutritious tomato soup enriched with cottage cheese for a high protein boost, perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion (diced)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 cans of whole tomatoes (28 oz each)
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1½ cups cottage cheese (2% MF)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Parmesan (optional garnish)
- Basil (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic and cook for another minute, then sprinkle in ½ teaspoon of kosher salt.
- Add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and stir, cooking for about a minute.
- Sprinkle in 2 teaspoons of dried basil and 1 tablespoon of sugar, then stir everything together.
- Add the two cans of whole tomatoes (with liquid) and 3 cups of vegetable broth. Stir to combine, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, carefully blend the soup with 1½ cups of cottage cheese until smooth.
- Serve immediately or allow it to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a heartier meal, serve alongside grilled cheese sandwiches or crusty bread. You can also customize with your favorite spices or toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: tomato soup, high protein, easy recipe, vegetarian, comfort food