Cottage Cheese Mushroom Soup Recipe
This creamy Cottage Cheese Mushroom Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish perfect for any season. Combining the earthiness of mixed mushrooms with the tangy richness of cottage cheese, this soup offers a delightful texture and flavor. It’s easy to prepare, wholesome, and garnished with fresh parsley to bring a bright finish to each bowl.
- Author: Cleo
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing, Simmering, Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Soup Base
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups mixed mushrooms, sliced
Liquid Ingredients
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cottage cheese
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant and translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Cook the Mushrooms: Add the sliced mixed mushrooms to the pot. Sauté them until they release their moisture and begin to brown lightly, which takes approximately 10 minutes. This process deepens the flavor of the soup.
- Simmer the Soup: Pour in the vegetable broth, stir in the thyme, and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Blend for Texture: Using an immersion blender, partially or fully blend the soup to your desired consistency. This step creates a creamy texture while retaining some mushroom pieces for bite.
- Add Cottage Cheese: Stir in the cottage cheese until the soup is smooth and well incorporated. The cottage cheese adds protein and creaminess without the heaviness of cream.
- Garnish and Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot and enjoy the comforting flavors.
Notes
- Use a variety of mushrooms for depth of flavor, such as cremini, shiitake, and button mushrooms.
- For a vegan version, substitute butter and cottage cheese with plant-based alternatives.
- Adjust the consistency by blending more or less according to your preference.
- This soup keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheats nicely.
- Adding a splash of white wine during the mushroom sautéing step can enhance the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Mushroom Soup, creamy mushroom soup, healthy mushroom soup, low-fat soup, vegetarian soup