Description
This Cottage Cheese Spinach Soup is a healthy, creamy, and protein-packed dish perfect for a light meal. Made with fresh spinach, vegetable broth, and blended cottage cheese, this soup is smooth, satisfying, and packed with nutrients. It’s a quick, low-calorie, high-protein, vegetarian, and gluten-free meal option that’s ready in just 25 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- auté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant and softened.
- Wilt Spinach: Add fresh spinach to the pot and cook until wilted, stirring occasionally (about 3 minutes).
- Simmer: Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to develop flavors.
- Blend: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer in batches to a blender and blend carefully.
- Make it Creamy: Stir in cottage cheese and lemon juice until fully combined.
- Season & Serve: Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Extra Creamy? Blend in an additional ½ cup cottage cheese or a splash of almond milk.
- Spicy Kick? Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- More Protein? Stir in shredded chicken or top with a poached egg.
- Swap Greens? Use kale or Swiss chard instead of spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
