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Creamy High Protein Pumpkin Soup
A rich and hearty pumpkin soup packed with protein, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Dairy & Fats
- 14 g Unsalted Butter (Vital Farms)
- 18 g Vegetable Bouillon (Better Than Bouillon)
- 427 g Pure Pumpkin Puree
- 220 g Low Fat Cottage Cheese (Nancy’s)
- Heavy Cream Heavy Cream
- Balsamic Vinegar Balsamic Vinegar
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until translucent.
- Add the cubed sweet potato, vegetable bouillon, and water. Bring to a boil and simmer until the sweet potato is tender.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree, red lentils, and cottage cheese. Cook for another 10 minutes to blend flavors.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Add heavy cream, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Finish with a splash of balsamic vinegar and fresh thyme before serving.
Notes
For extra creaminess, add more heavy cream or cottage cheese as desired.