Description
This High Protein Crockpot Tomato Basil Soup is a creamy, comforting twist on a classic. Packed with protein thanks to cottage cheese, it’s smooth, flavorful, and perfect for a healthy, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (28 oz each) crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a crockpot, combine crushed tomatoes, onion, garlic, vegetable broth, basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Stir in olive oil, cover, and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until flavors are well developed.
- Carefully transfer the soup to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and puree until smooth.
- Blend in cottage cheese and Parmesan until creamy and thickened.
- Return to crockpot to warm through, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Cottage cheese boosts the protein content and creates a naturally creamy texture without heavy cream. This soup pairs well with a side salad or whole grain bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: tomato basil soup, high protein soup, crockpot tomato soup, cottage cheese recipes, healthy slow cooker soup