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High Protein Tomato Soup Recipe

High Protein Tomato Soup Recipe
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A rich and creamy high-protein tomato soup made with fresh ingredients and cottage cheese to boost protein content. This comforting soup blends savory tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and basil, finished with optional garnishes for a delicious and healthy meal.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 cans whole tomatoes (two 28 oz cans)
  • 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 1½ cup cottage cheese, 2% milk fat
  • Pepper, to taste

Optional Garnishes

  • Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Sauté Onions: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  2. Add Garlic and Salt: Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Sprinkle in kosher salt to enhance flavor. Deglaze the pot with a splash of vegetable broth if the bottom sticks.
  3. Incorporate Tomato Paste and Seasonings: Add tomato paste and cook for about a minute to deepen flavors. Stir in sugar and dried basil to balance acidity and add aroma.
  4. Add Tomatoes and Broth: Pour in canned whole tomatoes with their juices along with the vegetable broth. Stir to combine and cover the pot. Let simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust salt as needed at this stage.
  5. Blend Soup with Cottage Cheese: Carefully transfer soup in batches to a blender, adding cottage cheese to each batch. Blend until smooth and creamy. Ensure steam can escape by leaving the blender lid slightly open or covered with a cloth to prevent pressure buildup.
  6. Serve and Garnish: Pour the blended soup into bowls. Season with freshly ground pepper and garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Be cautious when blending hot soup to avoid steam burns; blend in small batches.
  • Adjust the sugar quantity to taste depending on the acidity of your tomatoes.
  • Use 2% cottage cheese to maintain creaminess without excess fat.
  • For a smoother texture, strain the soup after blending if preferred.
  • This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.

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