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Tomato soup is one of those universal comfort foods, but this High-Protein Fresh Tomato Soup is anything but ordinary. It takes the ripe, garden-fresh flavor you expect and adds a powerhouse nutritional boost. In less than an hour, you can have a steaming bowl that is as nourishing as it is delicious. The secret? Roasting tomatoes for depth, blending with bone broth for richness, and folding in creamy cottage cheese for a surprising amount of protein. It is cozy, hearty, and guilt-free.
Using fresh tomatoes instead of canned transforms the entire dish. Roasting brings out their natural sweetness and concentrates the flavor, while onions, garlic, and spices caramelize alongside them. The result is a base that tastes slow-simmered, even though you made it in under an hour. This soup is perfect for late summer when your garden is overflowing, but it is equally welcome in winter when you want a taste of sunshine.
Protein Power Without the Fuss
What sets this recipe apart is its smart use of protein. Cottage cheese may not be the first ingredient you think of in tomato soup, but it blends beautifully into the broth. Once pureed, it adds a velvety creaminess that rivals heavy cream without the extra fat. Combined with bone broth, this simple addition packs each bowl with protein that keeps you full and energized. It is comfort food that supports your health goals.
Easy Enough for Weeknights
This High-Protein Fresh Tomato Soup proves that homemade does not mean complicated. After a quick roast in the oven, the ingredients go straight into the blender. No tricky techniques, no endless simmering, and almost no dishes. It is the kind of recipe you can pull off after a long day, yet it tastes like something from a restaurant. Serve it with a piece of crusty bread, a grilled cheese sandwich, or pour it into a mug for an on-the-go lunch.
Customizable and Versatile
This soup is endlessly adaptable. Want it spicier? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a Jalapeno pepper. Prefer it smooth and silky? Blend it extra long. Like a little texture? Pulse the blender a few times and leave it slightly chunky. The protein-packed base makes it a satisfying meal on its own, but it is also a perfect starter for dinner parties or a light side dish next to roasted chicken.
A Soup You Can Feel Good About
Tomato soup has always been the poster child for comfort food, but this version raises the bar. By using whole, fresh ingredients and layering in high-quality protein, you get the same cozy feeling without the crash. It is nourishing, flavorful, and ready in less than an hour. Once you try it, you may never go back to the canned version again.
Upgrade a classic with this High-Protein Fresh Tomato Soup made from roasted fresh tomatoes, bone broth, and cottage cheese. Creamy, comforting, and ready in under an hour. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or cozy lunch.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion or shallot, diced
6 cloves garlic, whole
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Approximately 3cups of fresh tomatoes, roughly chopped*
