Description
This Cottage Cheese Mushroom Soup is a creamy, flavorful, and comforting dish perfect for a light lunch or starter. Made with sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and onions, simmered in vegetable broth, and blended smooth with creamy cottage cheese, it’s both nutritious and delicious. The soup is elegantly seasoned with thyme and garnished with fresh parsley for a fresh finish.
Ingredients
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Main 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 Aromatics: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until they are fragrant and the onion becomes translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add the sliced mixed mushrooms to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and begin to brown, approximately 10 minutes.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in the vegetable broth and add the thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for 15 minutes to develop flavor.
- Blend Soup: Use an immersion blender to blend the soup directly in the pot to your desired consistency, whether fully smooth or slightly chunky.
- Add Cottage Cheese: Stir in the cottage cheese until the soup is smooth and creamy, incorporating it completely into the mixture.
- Season and Garnish: Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Serve garnished with fresh parsley for a touch of color and freshness.
Notes
- For a vegan variation, substitute cottage cheese with a cashew cream or vegan cream cheese alternative.
- If you prefer a chunkier soup, pulse blend less or skip blending fully.
- Using a mix of mushrooms like cremini, shiitake, and button adds depth of flavor.
- To speed up cooking, use pre-sliced mushrooms and pre-minced garlic.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
