Making Creamy Cottage Cheese Potato Soup is simple when you follow these steps:

1. Sauté Onions and Garlic: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook until they are translucent. Then, add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.

1. Cook the Potatoes: Add the diced potatoes to the pot and stir for a few minutes.

1. Add Vegetable Broth: Pour in the vegetable broth, making sure the potatoes are fully submerged. Bring the mixture to a boil.

1. Simmer: Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

1. Blend the Soup: Using an immersion blender (or transferring to a regular blender in batches), blend the soup until smooth and creamy.

1. Stir in Cottage Cheese: Return the soup to low heat and stir in the cottage cheese and milk (or cream). Mix until well incorporated and heated through.

1. Season: Add salt, black pepper, and paprika to taste. Adjust seasonings according to your preference.

1. Garnish and Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs.

These steps will have your kitchen filled with the delightful aroma of Creamy Cottage Cheese Potato Soup in no time.