Description
High Protein Cottage Cheese Butternut Squash Soup is a comforting, creamy dish that combines the sweetness of butternut squash with the rich texture of cottage cheese. This nutritious soup is perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings, delivering warmth and flavor in every spoonful. With its vibrant color and delightful aroma, it’s sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and cube the butternut squash for even cooking. Chop onion and mince garlic.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Add butternut squash, cumin, and nutmeg; sauté for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth until vegetables are submerged. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until squash is fork-tender.
- Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Stir in cottage cheese until combined; season with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg