Description
Earthy mushrooms and creamy cottage cheese come together in this rich and comforting Cottage Cheese Mushroom Soup. This high-protein, gluten-free dish is perfect for a cozy meal, delivering deep umami flavors with a smooth, velvety texture. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, it’s an easy, nutritious soup for any occasion.
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 the aromatics – In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant (about 3-5 minutes).
- Cook the mushrooms – Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until they release moisture and start browning (about 10 minutes).
- Simmer the soup – Pour in vegetable broth, add thyme, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Blend for texture – Use an immersion blender to partially or fully blend the soup to your desired consistency.
- Add cottage cheese – Stir in the cottage cheese until smooth and well incorporated.
- Season and serve – Adjust salt and pepper to taste, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
