Step 1

Heat oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 3 more minutes.

Step 2

Add all remaining ingredients to the pot except for the cottage cheese. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes (longer is better for more flavor)

Step 3

Add soup to a blender along with the cottage cheese. Blend until smooth. Alternatively you could use an immersion blender for this and blend the cottage cheese in the pot with the soup.

Step 4

Divide soup out and serve with crusty bread or a grilled cheese.