Name: Creamy Protein Tomato Soup with Cottage Cheese Goodness
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 42 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 6 large tomatoes, chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 pinch paprika; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

Description

This creamy tomato soup uses cottage cheese to add protein and richness, creating a healthy and satisfying meal. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

6 large tomatoes, chopped

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 cups vegetable broth

1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 pinch paprika

1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat until shimmering

2. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes, then stir in minced garlic and cook 1 minute more

3. Add chopped tomatoes and tomato paste, stirring to coat and cook 10 minutes until tomatoes break down

4. Pour in vegetable broth, add oregano, salt, pepper, and paprika, then simmer uncovered for 12 minutes

5. Remove from heat and transfer to a blender, add cottage cheese, and blend until smooth

6. Return soup to the pan, heat gently for 2 minutes, adjust seasoning, then ladle into bowls and garnish with basil leaves

Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: soup
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 210
Sugar: 9
Sodium: 400
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 5
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 14
Fiber: 3
Protein: 18
Cholesterol: 20

Keywords: tomato soup, cottage cheese soup, protein soup, healthy dinner, vegetarian soup, meal prep, comfort food