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High Protein Tomato Soup

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A comforting and nutritious tomato soup infused with protein-rich cottage cheese for a creamy texture.

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 vegetable broth (low sodium)
  • 1½ cups cottage cheese (2% MF)
  • Pepper (to taste)
  • Parmesan (optional garnish)
  • Basil (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion.
  2. Cook the onions for about 4 to 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute. Sprinkle in salt.
  4. Deglaze the pot with a splash of vegetable broth if ingredients stick.
  5. Add tomato paste and let it cook for a minute.
  6. Incorporate sugar and dried basil, stirring well.
  7. Add the whole tomatoes and vegetable broth, then stir.
  8. Simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Blend the hot soup with cottage cheese until smooth.
  10. Serve immediately or warm it up on low heat.
  11. Garnish with parmesan, basil, and pepper as desired.

Notes

For a chunkier soup, blend only half of the soup. Substitute cottage cheese with heavy cream for a creamier version.

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Keywords: tomato soup, high protein soup, healthy soup, vegetarian soup, comfort food

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