Description

This creamy tomato soup combines ripe tomatoes and cottage cheese for a protein-rich, comforting meal. Ideal for healthy, bariatric, and vegetarian dinner ideas.

Ingredients

Scale

6 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped

1 small onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp olive oil

2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

1 cup cottage cheese

1 small boiled potato, optional

1 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp dried oregano

salt to taste

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp smoked paprika, optional

fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Wash and chop tomatoes, onion, garlic, and potato if using.

2. Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat.

3. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until fragrant.

4. Stir in tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper and cook for 5 minutes.

5. Pour in broth, add potato, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

6. Let cool slightly, then blend soup until smooth, adding cottage cheese while blending.

7. Return soup to pot, warm gently, and adjust seasoning and consistency.

8. Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: soup
Method: stove
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 160
Sugar: 6
Sodium: 420
Fat: 6
Saturated Fat: 1.5
Unsaturated Fat: 4
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 12
Fiber: 2
Protein: 14
Cholesterol: 15

Keywords: tomato soup, cottage cheese soup, protein soup, healthy soup, vegetarian dinner, bariatric soup, comfort food, low fat soup, quick soup