Healthy Mushroom Soup Without Cream Recipe
A cozy and healthy mushroom soup made without cream, using blended cottage cheese for creaminess. This flavorful soup features sautéed mixed mushrooms, aromatic garlic and thyme, and nutrient-rich chicken bone broth, resulting in a nutritious and satisfying meal perfect for any season.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup onion, chopped (about 1 medium onion)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 5 cups mixed variety mushrooms, sliced
Broth and Seasonings
- 3 cups chicken bone broth (use 4 cups for a thinner, higher protein soup)
- ½+ tsp fine sea salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Creamy Element
- 2 cups 4% cottage cheese, blended
Instructions
- Sauté Onion: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until just softened, about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent browning.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to let it burn.
- Sauté Mushrooms and Season: Add the sliced mushrooms, dried thyme, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until mushrooms start to soften and release their juices.
- Add Broth and Heat: Pour in the chicken bone broth and heat the soup until warm, but not boiling. Once heated, turn off the burner to prevent overcooking.
- Blend Soup Base: Using an immersion blender or transferring carefully to a high-speed blender, blend the soup base until smooth. It’s important to let the soup cool slightly to avoid curdling when adding cottage cheese.
- Add Cottage Cheese: Pour the blended cottage cheese into the pot and stir gently to combine the creamy texture evenly throughout the soup.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your healthy mushroom soup without cream.
Notes
- Using bone broth adds depth of flavor and nutrients; vegetable broth can be substituted for a vegetarian version.
- Letting the soup cool slightly before adding blended cottage cheese prevents curdling and maintains a smooth texture.
- Blending can be done to desired consistency; for chunkier soup, blend only a portion.
- To make a thinner soup, increase broth to 4 cups as suggested.
- Adding fresh herbs like parsley or chives as garnish enhances flavor and presentation.
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