Whether you’re looking to boost your protein intake or simply want to enjoy a satisfying, hearty meal, these high-protein soup recipes are perfect for keeping you full and energized throughout the day.
1. Chicken and White Bean Soup
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, shredded
- 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add chicken broth, thyme, rosemary, and beans. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in shredded chicken and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
2. Lentil and Sausage Soup
Ingredients:
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- 1 lb turkey or chicken sausage, sliced
- 1 cup lentils, rinsed
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Brown sausage in a large pot and set aside.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and carrots until tender.
- Add lentils, broth, and cumin. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Stir in sausage and cook for another 10 minutes before serving.
3. Beef and Barley Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 lb lean beef stew meat
- 1/2 cup pearl barley
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp thyme
Instructions:
- Brown beef in a pot, then set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add beef broth, barley, carrots, and thyme. Simmer for 45 minutes.
- Return beef to the pot and cook for an additional 15 minutes before serving.
4. Chicken and Quinoa Soup
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, shredded
- 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Sauté onion and carrots until softened.
- Add chicken broth, quinoa, and turmeric. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in shredded chicken and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve hot for a protein-packed meal.
5. Turkey Chili Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 can kidney beans, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 4 cups chicken broth
Instructions:
- Brown ground turkey in a large pot.
- Add onion, garlic, and chili powder, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in kidney beans, tomatoes, and broth. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Serve hot, topped with cheese or avocado.
6. Red Lentil and Spinach Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp cumin
Instructions:
- Sauté onion, garlic, and carrots until softened.
- Add broth, lentils, and cumin. Simmer for 25 minutes.
- Stir in spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
7. Beef and Black Bean Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Brown ground beef and set aside.
- Sauté onion until softened, then add tomatoes and beans.
- Stir in broth, cumin, and beef. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Serve hot with tortilla chips.
8. Greek Chicken Soup
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, shredded
- 1/2 cup orzo
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup fresh spinach
Instructions:
- Cook orzo according to package instructions.
- In a pot, simmer chicken broth and shredded chicken.
- Whisk eggs and lemon juice together, then slowly stir into the soup.
- Add orzo and spinach, cooking for 5 more minutes before serving.
9. Spicy Chicken and Sweet Potato Soup
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, shredded
- 1 large sweet potato, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili flakes
Instructions:
- Sauté onion, garlic, and sweet potato until softened.
- Add chicken broth, paprika, chili flakes, and shredded chicken. Simmer for 25 minutes.
- Serve hot for a warming, spicy meal.
10. Vegetarian Split Pea Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 cup split peas, rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp thyme
Instructions:
- Sauté onion, garlic, and carrots until softened.
- Add broth, split peas, and thyme. Simmer for 45 minutes until peas are tender.
- Serve with crusty bread.
11. Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, shredded
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Tortilla strips for topping
Instructions:
- Sauté onion, garlic, and chili powder.
- Add beans, tomatoes, broth, and shredded chicken. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Serve with tortilla strips, cheese, and avocado.
12. Quinoa Vegetable Soup
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp thyme
Instructions:
- Sauté onion, garlic, and carrot until softened.
- Add quinoa, zucchini, broth, and thyme. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Serve hot with fresh herbs.
13. Italian Wedding Soup
Ingredients:
- 1/2 lb ground turkey
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup orzo
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup spinach
Instructions:
- Mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, and egg to form meatballs.
- Brown meatballs in a pot, then set aside.
- Add broth, orzo, and spinach to the pot and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in meatballs and cook for an additional 10 minutes before serving.
14. Shrimp and Coconut Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
Instructions:
- Sauté garlic, bell pepper, and ginger until softened.
- Add broth, coconut milk, and fish sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in shrimp and cook until pink, about 5 minutes. Serve hot.
15. Chicken and Kale Soup
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, shredded
- 1 bunch kale, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp thyme
Instructions:
- Sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add chicken broth, thyme, and kale. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in shredded chicken and cook for another 10 minutes before serving.
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