Description
A warm and creamy Cottage Cheese Mushroom Soup that combines the earthy richness of white mushrooms with the smooth texture and subtle tang of plant-based cottage cheese, enhanced by the smoky depth of smoked turkey bacon. This comforting, easy-to-prepare soup is perfect for cozy evenings and adaptable for various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz white mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
Creaminess and Texture
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese (plant-based)
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent dissolved in 2 tbsp warm water
Garnishes (Optional)
- Chopped smoked turkey bacon
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Extra virgin olive oil drizzle
- Cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Cook the smoked turkey bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crisp and golden. Remove the bacon and set aside. Leave the flavorful fat in the pot and add the diced onions and minced garlic. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Sauté the Mushrooms: Add the sliced white mushrooms to the pot. Cook them down until they release their juices and develop a deep, caramelized color, unlocking rich mushroom flavor.
- Build the Soup: Pour in the vegetable broth, apple cider vinegar, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). Stir in fresh thyme and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer to blend the flavors together.
- Blend for Creaminess: Allow the soup to cool slightly, then use an immersion blender or transfer the soup in batches to a blender. Blend together with the plant-based cottage cheese until mostly smooth but still retaining some texture. Stir in the dissolved natural gelling agent to gently thicken the soup.
- Finish and Serve: Return the soup to the pot if needed. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Chop the reserved smoked turkey bacon and sprinkle it on top as garnish. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh mushrooms for the best texture and flavor.
- Cook bacon slowly to render fat without burning.
- Blend soup in batches for better texture control and to protect cottage cheese (plant-based).
- Season gradually, as flavors deepen as the soup rests.
- Use the natural gelling agent carefully to keep soup creamy but not dense.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cottage cheese mushroom soup, creamy mushroom soup, plant-based soup, comforting soup, smoky mushroom soup
