Description
A creamy and protein-packed mushroom soup made with the wholesome goodness of cottage cheese. This light yet satisfying soup is perfect for a healthy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g (1 lb) mushrooms, sliced (button, cremini, or mixed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup milk (or almond milk for lighter version)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, thyme, and mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms release their juices and turn golden, about 8–10 minutes.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes.
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese and milk. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Stir the cottage cheese mixture into the soup, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and optional crusty bread.
Notes
For a smoother texture, blend part of the soup before adding the cottage cheese mixture. You can also add spinach or kale for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cottage cheese mushroom soup, high protein soup, healthy creamy mushroom soup