Cottage Cheese Mushroom Soup Recipe
This creamy Cottage Cheese Mushroom Soup combines the rich earthiness of mixed mushrooms with the smooth texture of blended cottage cheese, creating a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for any season.
- Author: Felix
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Soup Base
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, button), sliced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked
Finishing & Garnish
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat butter in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until foaming. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for 4-5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot and cook for 8-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Allow the mushrooms to release their liquid and develop golden-brown edges, which enhances the soup’s flavor.
- Add Broth and Herbs: Pour in the vegetable broth and add thyme. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes to concentrate the flavors.
- Partial Blending: Remove the pot from heat and let the soup cool for 2-3 minutes. Use an immersion blender to pulse 4-6 times to partially break down the mushrooms while keeping some chunks for texture.
- Incorporate Cottage Cheese: Add the cottage cheese to the soup and blend for 30-45 seconds until the soup is completely smooth and creamy.
- Season and Serve: Season the soup with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use a mix of mushrooms like cremini, shiitake, and button for a depth of flavor.
- Full-fat cottage cheese gives the best creamy texture, but you can substitute with low-fat if preferred.
- Be careful not to over-blend; leaving some mushroom texture adds character to the soup.
- Feel free to add a splash of cream or a drizzle of truffle oil for extra richness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Mushroom Soup, Creamy Mushroom Soup, Vegetarian Soup, Easy Mushroom Soup Recipe