Description
Cottage Cheese Mushroom Soup is a creamy, high-protein twist on classic cream of mushroom soup. It combines sautéed mushrooms with blended cottage cheese for a velvety texture and rich flavor, making it a comforting yet nutritious meal or starter.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 16 oz mushrooms (cremini, button, or mixed), sliced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme or rosemary (or 1 tsp fresh)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Optional: 1 cup baby spinach
- Optional garnish: fresh parsley, chives, or extra cottage cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and mushrooms. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring often, until mushrooms are browned and liquid has evaporated.
- Season with salt, pepper, and thyme or rosemary. Pour in broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer for 10 more minutes to develop flavor. Add spinach at the end if using, and let wilt.
- Scoop a ladle or two of the hot soup into a blender with the cottage cheese. Blend until smooth.
- Return the blended mixture to the pot and stir to combine. Add lemon juice and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or a swirl of extra cottage cheese if desired.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture, or low-fat for a lighter option.
- Blend more of the soup for a thicker, creamier texture or keep it chunkier if preferred.
- Enhance with toppings like Parmesan, truffle oil, or sautéed mushrooms for extra richness.
- For a smoky variation, add smoked paprika or a few drops of liquid smoke.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add broth when reheating if it thickens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
