High Protein Tomato Soup with Cottage Cheese Recipe
A creamy and comforting high-protein tomato soup made with whole San Marzano tomatoes, chicken bone broth, and blended cottage cheese for extra richness and nutrition. This easy recipe simmers aromatic onions, garlic, and basil before blending the soup to a smooth, velvety texture perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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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
Finishing Ingredient
- 1 cup low fat cottage cheese (2%)
- Grated parmesan, for serving (optional)
- Freshly cracked black pepper, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Add olive oil to a pot and heat over medium heat until warm.
- Sauté onions: Add the diced onion, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent and soft.
- Add garlic: Stir in the sliced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Take care to avoid burning the garlic.
- Simmer with tomatoes and broth: Add the whole San Marzano tomatoes, chicken bone broth, and torn basil leaves. Gently break up some of the tomatoes with a spatula but keep some chunks. Stir and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and let simmer for 15-20 minutes to develop flavors.
- Blend the soup: Turn off the heat and allow the soup to cool slightly for best results. Add the cottage cheese, then use an immersion blender to blend the soup until completely smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully blend in batches using a heat-safe blender, then return to the pot.
- Season and serve: Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as desired. Serve hot, optionally garnished with grated parmesan and freshly cracked black pepper. Enjoy your nutritious high-protein tomato soup!
Notes
- Using San Marzano tomatoes adds a rich and authentic tomato flavor to the soup.
- Cottage cheese boosts the protein and creates a creamy texture without heavy cream.
- Simmer the soup gently to allow flavors to meld without burning.
- Use an immersion blender for easy blending directly in the pot, or carefully transfer to a blender in batches.
- Optional toppings like parmesan and extra pepper enhance the flavor.
- Make sure to cool the soup slightly before blending to avoid splatters and ensure safety.
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