Description
A comforting and nutritious soup made with earthy mushrooms and creamy cottage cheese, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz mushrooms (fresh varieties like cremini or button)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Optional garnishes: Chopped chives or parsley
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the pot. Cook for an additional 8-10 minutes until the mushrooms are soft and browned.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add the dried thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup until smooth, then return to the pot.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls, garnishing with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Pair with whole grain bread or serve alongside a mixed green salad for extra fiber.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: soup, vegetarian, cottage cheese, mushrooms, healthy