High-protein soup recipes are a delightful and nutritious way to enhance our everyday meals with an extra protein boost. These recipes focus on incorporating ingredients that are rich in protein, such as beans, lentils, chicken, beef, or tofu. These recipes are ideal for anyone who enjoys infusing fun into their kitchen endeavors. They are perfect for those aiming to maintain a diet that supports an active lifestyle while still delighting the taste buds.
These meals are as enjoyable to prepare as they are, and high-protein soups check both boxes. They allow you to play with various flavors and textures, ensuring your way to eating healthier doesn't miss out on excitement and satisfaction at the dinner table.
High Protein Soup Recipes
Following the easier list of high-protein soup recipes we provided serves as a wonderful gateway for culinary exploration. You'll find that these recipes are designed to be straightforward, requiring just a handful of ingredients and some basic cooking techniques. Whether simmering a savory broth teeming with tender chunks of chicken or blending creamy lentils for a smooth finish, you can craft nourishing meals that promise comfort and a high protein punch. These recipes will inspire you to experiment with flavors and incorporate our personal touch, transforming the routine of preparing daily meals into an exciting, creative process.
High Protein Chicken Noodle Soup
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced (sub Dorots frozen crushed garlic cubes to simplify)
- 1 ½ cups celery, sliced and chopped into ¼" pieces
- 1 ½ cups medium- large carrots, sliced into ¼" pieces
- ½ cup onion, diced
- 8 ounces high protein pasta - I used BANZA Cavatappi
- 6 cups chicken bone broth
- ⅛ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ⅛ teaspoon dried sage
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken *
High Protein Creamy Tomato Soup
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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8 -9 medium sized vine ripe tomatoes, quartered
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1 large or 2 small shallots, peeled and quartered
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6 garlic cloves, peeled
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1 + ½ teaspoon salt + additional to taste
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
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1 + ½ cup cottage cheese
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½ cup chicken bone broth
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fresh chopped basil leaves, for garnish
Quinoa Soup Creamy + Delicious
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ½ medium onion (diced)
- 3 medium carrots (peeled and diced)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 cups bone broth (chicken broth or vegetable stock (use more for a more brothy soup))
- 1 15- ounce can chickpeas (drained & rinsed)
- 1 ¼ cup quinoa (uncooked, rinsed well in a fine mesh colander)
- 1 14.5- ounce can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 8- ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 cups fresh spinach (coarsely chopped)
- 1 ½ cups half and half (or heavy cream)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup No Precooking
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 5 cups bone broth (or chicken stock)
- 4 corn tortillas (torn into small pieces)
- 1 15-ounce can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 15-ounce can pinto beans (drained and rinsed )
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup salsa verde
- 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 large onion (minced )
- 2 jalapenos (chopped, seeds and veins removed)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped )
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 4 Tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt (to taste)
For Topping
- Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- Crunchy tortilla chips
- Avocado
- Sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
Low Carb Vegetable Beef Soup
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds beef stew meat
- 4 tablespoons butter or ghee for paleo/dairy free
- 3 ounces onion diced
- 2 ounces carrots diced (about 2 medium carrots)
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 4 ounces mushrooms
- 1 cup frozen green beans
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 5 ounces parsnip diced (about half of one parsnip)
- 2.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1.5 cups water
Mixed Meat Stew
Ingredients
- 1 lb stew beef
- 1 lb pork shoulder
- 1 lb lamb
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 2 cup beef stock
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon bouillon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
Beef Taco Soup Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 24 oz beef broth
- 28 oz diced tomatoes (crushed tomatoes are fine too)
- double recipe taco seasoning mix (or 2 store-bought packets)
- 4 ounces salsa
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese (light cream cheese may be used)
- 1 cup heavy cream (fat free half and half can also be used)
- 2 cup cheddar cheese
Pizza Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large sweet onion diced
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb turkey or pork sausage if keto, casing removed and pulled into pieces
- 2 cups mushrooms thinly sliced
- 2 bell peppers diced
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 can 28 san Marzano tomatoes cut up with scissors
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 cups reduced sodium beef broth
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese grated
Chicken And Rice Soup
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ yellow onion chopped
- 1 large carrot cut into thin half-circles
- 1 large stalk celery diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ¾ teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
- 5 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¾ cup brown rice uncooked
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¼ cup minced flat-leaf parsley
- salt & pepper to taste
High Protein Chicken Noodle Soup
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups cooked chicken breasts diced
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves finely minced
- 3 celery stalks finely sliced
- 1 15-ounce can of cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 3 eggs
- 4 cups chicken bone broth
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup protein noodles
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt to taste
