Cottage Cheese Tomato Soup

It’s that time of year again. The sky’s been grey for days, the yard is covered in crunchy leaves, and the windows fog up just from boiling water. Peak Midwest fall. The kind of weather that quietly whispers soup.

This cottage cheese tomato soup has become our go-to lately — simple, rich, and surprisingly high in protein for something that tastes this creamy. It checks every box for fall cooking: few ingredients, barely any dishes, and that warm-from-the-inside-out comfort you crave on a drizzly day.

Simple, Cozy Ingredients

You only need a few things for this cottage cheese tomato soup — no roasting, no long simmering, no chopping marathon. Just real food that blends together into something magical.

• 2 cups canned diced tomatoes
• 1 ½ cups cottage cheese
• ½ to 1 cup beef bone broth (or vegetable broth for a lighter version)
• ½ teaspoon each of basil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder
• Optional: minced garlic or a pinch of chili powder for a little kick

It’s amazing how much flavor these few ingredients create when blended together. The cottage cheese adds a silky, velvety texture that gives this soup the same cozy richness as a restaurant tomato bisque — just without all the cream.

How to Make Cottage Cheese Tomato Soup

There’s nothing complicated about this one. We love a recipe that feels effortless, and this one barely takes ten minutes.

1. Add everything to your blender and blend until completely smooth.
2. Pour it into a pot and warm over medium heat, stirring until steamy and creamy.
3. Taste and adjust — maybe a little more salt, a touch of basil, or an extra splash of broth if you like it thinner.

That’s it. One blender, one pot, and you’re done. The only hard part is deciding what to dunk into your bowl first.

Why Cottage Cheese Works So Well

If you’ve been around our kitchen for a while, you already know how much we love cooking with cottage cheese. It’s the secret behind so many of our favorite recipes — it gives you the same creamy texture as cream or sour cream, but with extra protein and less fat.

When blended, cottage cheese disappears completely. All that’s left is the smooth, rich texture that makes this cottage cheese tomato soup taste like it simmered for hours.

We’ve used the same trick in our Cottage Cheese Elote Soup and Cottage Cheese Potato Soup, and it works every single time. Once you start using cottage cheese this way, you’ll never go back.

A Cozy Fall Routine

This recipe has quickly become part of our weekly fall routine. It’s fast enough for lunch and cozy enough for dinner. There’s something about standing in the kitchen on a chilly afternoon, blending tomatoes and cottage cheese while the rain hits the windows, that just feels right.

You don’t have to be a “soup person” to appreciate this one. It’s light but filling, simple but satisfying. And if you want to take it over the top, pair it with a grilled cheese made on our Cottage Cheese Bread. The combo of crispy, buttery bread and creamy soup is exactly what a cold day calls for.

Minimal Effort, Maximum Comfort

We’re all about easy meals that don’t taste easy. This one nails it.

• Ready in about 10 minutes
• One blender, one pot cleanup
• High in protein
• Cozy enough for fall, simple enough for every day

It’s one of those recipes that quietly sneaks into your rotation and stays there all season long.

How to Store It

This cottage cheese tomato soup keeps perfectly in the fridge. Store leftovers in a sealed container for up to three days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave until warm. It thickens slightly as it cools, which somehow makes it even better the next day.

If you meal prep, this is a winner — double the recipe and you’ll have quick, cozy lunches ready to go.

Make It Your Own

You can play with the base however you want:

• Add roasted red peppers or sun-dried tomatoes for a little depth.
• Toss in a handful of spinach or basil before blending for color.
• Finish with a drizzle of olive oil or a sprinkle of parmesan before serving.

If You Liked This, You’ll Love…

• Cottage Cheese Crockpot Wild Rice and Chicken Soup — crockpot it, set it, forget it.
• Cottage Cheese Potato Soup — our coziest one yet.
• Cottage Cheese Bread — perfect for dipping.

Each of these recipes follows the same theme — high-protein comfort food that doesn’t take all day to make.

This cottage cheese tomato soup is exactly what we want in this season of shorter days and chillier mornings. It’s a little bit Midwest, a little bit kitchen therapy, and a whole lot of cozy. The kind of soup that makes you slow down, grab a blanket, and pour a second bowl.

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