Description
Earthy mushrooms and creamy cottage cheese come together in this rich and comforting Cottage Cheese Mushroom Soup. High-protein, gluten-free, and perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups mixed mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook 3–5 minutes until fragrant.
- Cook mushrooms: Add mushrooms and sauté until they release moisture and begin browning, about 10 minutes.
- Simmer soup: Pour in vegetable broth, add thyme, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
- Blend: Use an immersion blender to partially or fully blend soup to desired consistency.
- Add cottage cheese: Stir in cottage cheese until smooth and well incorporated.
- Season and serve: Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Optional: Add a drizzle of olive oil or a sprinkle of grated Parmesan on top for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American