Description
Cottage Cheese Mushroom Soup is a warm, creamy, and nourishing dish made with a blend of savory mushrooms and plant-based cottage cheese. This comforting soup features fresh aromatics, vegetable broth, and fresh herbs for a rich, earthy flavor and smooth texture. Perfect for any season, it can be easily customized with spices, greens, or extra creaminess to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushrooms and Vegetables
- 2 cups mixed mushrooms (cremini, button, shiitake), chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Broth and Herbs
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Creaminess and Seasoning
- 1 cup plant-based cottage cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant and translucent to build a warm, comforting base flavor.
- Cook the Mushrooms: Add the chopped mushrooms to the pot and cook until they release moisture and begin to brown. This process enhances their earthiness and enriches the soup’s depth.
- Add Broth and Herbs: Pour in the vegetable broth along with the fresh thyme leaves. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer to allow all flavors to blend harmoniously.
- Blend and Add Creaminess: Use an immersion blender to lightly puree part of the soup, thickening the texture while leaving some mushroom pieces intact for a hearty feel. Stir in the plant-based cottage cheese and the natural gelling agent to achieve a creamy and smooth consistency.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well and serve the soup hot, garnished with extra thyme or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Choose fresh mushrooms for the best flavor and texture.
- Do not over-blend; leaving mushroom chunks enhances texture contrast.
- Simmer gently to develop flavor and prevent toughening mushrooms.
- Use warm vegetable broth for a smooth cooking process.
- Add plant-based cottage cheese gradually to adjust creaminess to your liking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cottage cheese mushroom soup, plant-based soup, creamy mushroom soup, vegan soup, gluten free soup, comforting soup