Creamy Tomato Basil Cottage Cheese Soup
An easy comforting dish that comes together in less than an hour.
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
- olive oil spray to coat the bottom of the pan
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 3 or 4 fresh basil leaves, optional
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and carrots and cook for about 10 minutes until soft, stirring frequently.
Add the tomatoes and liquid and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes until vegetables are soft.
Add the cottage cheese and fresh basil and blend with an immersion blender or add in small batches to a blender. Blend until smooth and add back to pot and heat until warm again.