High Protein Tomato Soup
High Protein Tomato Soup
Ingredients
For the Soup Base
- 1 cup marinara sauce, preferably a high-quality brand
- 1 cup cottage cheese, large curd
- 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
For the Garnish (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 red chili, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the marinara sauce, large curd cottage cheese, chicken or vegetable broth, and Italian seasoning.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Blend all ingredients on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and has a consistent orange-red color. This may take 1 to 2 minutes, depending on your blender.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Pour the blended soup mixture into a medium saucepan. Place the saucepan over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until a smooth slurry forms. This slurry will be used to thicken the soup.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Once the soup begins to simmer gently, slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Continue to heat and stir the soup for 3 to 5 minutes, allowing it to thicken to your desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and thinly sliced red chili, if desired. Serve immediately, perhaps with a side of protein bread for a complete meal.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
High Protein Tomato Soup
Ingredients
For the Soup Base
- 1 cup marinara sauce, preferably a high-quality brand
- 1 cup cottage cheese, large curd
- 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
For the Garnish (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 red chili, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the marinara sauce, large curd cottage cheese, chicken or vegetable broth, and Italian seasoning.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Blend all ingredients on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and has a consistent orange-red color. This may take 1 to 2 minutes, depending on your blender.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Pour the blended soup mixture into a medium saucepan. Place the saucepan over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until a smooth slurry forms. This slurry will be used to thicken the soup.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Once the soup begins to simmer gently, slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Continue to heat and stir the soup for 3 to 5 minutes, allowing it to thicken to your desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and thinly sliced red chili, if desired. Serve immediately, perhaps with a side of protein bread for a complete meal.
⏱️ 2 min