🍅 High-Protein Cherry Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients (4 servings) • 1 tsp olive oil or cooking spray • 1 small onion, chopped • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 5 cups cherry tomatoes (about 2 lbs), halved • 3 cups chicken bone broth (high-protein, low sodium) • ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese • 1 scoop (30 g) unflavored whey protein isolate (optional, for extra protein boost) • ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped • ½ tsp dried oregano • ½ tsp black pepper • ¼ tsp sea salt (adjust to taste) • Pinch red chili flakes (optional, for a little kick) ⸻ Instructions 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion and garlic, sauté 3–4 min until fragrant. 2. Add cherry tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook until tomatoes blister and soften (8–10 min). 3. Add bone broth and simmer for 15 min. 4. Remove from heat. Stir in basil and cottage cheese. 5. Blend with blender until smooth and creamy. 6. Let soup cool slightly, then whisk in whey protein powder (if using). Heat gently if needed — don’t boil after adding protein to prevent clumping. 7. Garnish with fresh basil or a sprinkle of parmesan (optional). https://amzn.to/3JY7B1z