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Cottage Cheese Mushroom Soup

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A creamy, high-protein mushroom soup made with cottage cheese for a healthy comfort food twist.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 16 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh thyme for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their liquid and start to brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  7. Transfer the soup to a blender, add cottage cheese, and blend until smooth and creamy.
  8. Return to the pot, season with salt and pepper, and reheat gently.
  9. Serve garnished with fresh thyme if desired.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with additional olive oil and use a dairy-free cottage cheese alternative.

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