Description
High Protein Cottage Cheese Butternut Squash Soup is a delightful blend of creamy, earthy sweetness that warms the soul. This vibrant, nutritious soup is perfect for chilly days and busy weeknights, offering a comforting embrace with every spoonful. Loaded with protein from cottage cheese and the natural sweetness of butternut squash, it’s an ideal dish for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lbs), peeled and diced
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced butternut squash and minced garlic; cook until tender and lightly caramelized (about 10 minutes).
- Pour in vegetable broth along with cumin, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Remove from heat and blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Stir in cottage cheese until well combined. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with optional toppings like croutons or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg