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High Protein Tomato Soup Recipe

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This High Protein Tomato Soup is a creamy, flavorful homemade soup packed with protein from cottage cheese. It combines savory tomatoes, fresh garlic, and basil with a smooth texture achieved by blending the soup with cottage cheese. Ideal as a comforting and nutritious meal, this soup offers a healthy twist on a classic comfort food.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 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 (28 oz each) whole canned tomatoes
  • 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 1½ cups cottage cheese (2% milk fat)
  • Pepper, to taste

Optional Garnishes

  • Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Sauté the Onions: Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add the diced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  2. Add Garlic and Salt: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant. Add the kosher salt, and if the pot looks dry or ingredients start sticking, deglaze the pan with a splash of vegetable broth, scraping up any browned bits.
  3. Add Tomato Paste and Seasonings: Stir in the tomato paste and cook for one minute to deepen its flavor. Add the sugar and dried basil, mixing everything well to combine.
  4. Simmer Soup: Pour in the canned whole tomatoes with their juices and the vegetable broth. Stir to combine. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and add more salt as needed.
  5. Blend the Soup: Transfer the hot soup in batches to a blender. Add the cottage cheese to each batch and blend until smooth and creamy. To safely blend hot soup, ensure the blender lid is slightly vented or covered with a cloth to allow steam to escape.
  6. Serve: Pour the blended soup back into the pot or bowls and season with freshly ground pepper to taste. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves if desired, then serve warm.

Notes

  • When blending hot soup, always vent the lid to prevent steam buildup and potential burns.
  • You can substitute cottage cheese with Greek yogurt for a different protein source and flavor.
  • If you prefer a thinner soup, add additional vegetable broth to achieve desired consistency.
  • Adjust sugar to balance the acidity of tomatoes according to taste.
  • Use low sodium broth to better control salt levels in the soup.

Keywords: high protein tomato soup, creamy tomato soup, homemade tomato soup, cottage cheese soup, healthy tomato soup, vegetarian soup

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