Looking for easy and delicious ways to stay warm while meeting your nutritional goals? These high protein healthy soup recipes are perfect for lunch or dinner, offering hearty ingredients, vibrant flavors, and plenty of protein to keep you energized.
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Easy Cauliflower Chicken Soup
A creamy and comforting option, this soup combines tender chicken, soft potatoes, and delicate cauliflower. Enriched with cream and perfectly seasoned, it’s a versatile choice for a light meal or a satisfying dinner.
Easy Cauliflower Chicken Soup
A creamy combination of tender chicken, soft potatoes, and delicate cauliflower, perfectly seasoned and enriched with cream. This comforting soup is ideal for any occasion, whether you're in the mood for a light meal or something satisfying after a heavier dish. Try this easy cauliflower chicken soup today!
This protein-packed lentil soup is a go-to for a cozy meal. Loaded with finely chopped vegetables and perfectly blended spices, it delivers a creamy and flavorful experience, making it a household favorite any time of the year.
Lentil Soup Recipe
This lentil and vegetable stew is my go-to recipe for a comforting and delicious meal. The finely chopped veggies and the perfect blend of spices make it incredibly creamy and flavorful. Give this protein packed lentil soup recipe a try—you won’t regret it! It’s perfect for any time of the year and is sure to become a favorite in your household. This is the best lentil soup recipe ever!
Warm up with this hearty European cabbage and sausage soup, packed with protein and comforting flavors. Ideal for colder months, this dish brings the taste of Eastern Europe to your table.
European Cabbage and Sausage Soup
This European Cabbage and Sausage Soup is the perfect dish to bring warmth and flavor to your dinner table, especially during the colder months. Its hearty ingredients and comforting taste make it ideal for sharing with family and friends. Give it a try and let this soup transport you to the heart of Eastern Europe!
This creamy white chicken chili is a protein-rich delight that can be made on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or using an instant pot. Perfect for weeknights, it’s flavorful and easy to prepare.
White Chicken Chili
Creamy White Chicken Chili is so easy it can be made on the stovetop, in the slow cooker, or the instant pot. An easy weeknight meal!
A healthier take on the classic, this chicken pot pie soup is loaded with lean chicken, vegetables, and a creamy broth. Make it in your crockpot, instant pot, or stovetop for an effortless, nutritious meal.
Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Chicken Pot Pie Soup is total comfort food! Made in your instant pot, crockpot or on the stove – this yummy soup is easy to make & healthy!
This vegan-friendly Tuscan white bean soup is a one-pot wonder that’s ready in just 30 minutes. High in plant-based protein, it’s ideal for meal prep or a quick, satisfying lunch.
Best Tuscan White Bean Soup
This Tuscan white bean soup is made in one pot, ready in 30 minutes and perfect for meal prep! It’s vegan, gluten free and easy to make.
Classic and comforting, this split pea soup is simple to make and loaded with fiber and protein. It’s perfect for a cozy night in and pairs wonderfully with crusty bread.
Classic Split Pea Soup
This classic split pea soup is easy to make, comforting, delicious, and all around perfect for a cozy, healthy, and satisfying meal.
Packed with protein from chickpeas and mushrooms, this spiced broccoli soup is vegan, creamy, and incredibly easy to prepare. A nutritious twist on a classic favorite.
Spiced Healthy Broccoli Soup (No Cream)
This spiced healthy broccoli soup is super easy to make, vegan, yet packed with protein thanks to the addition of chickpeas and mushrooms.
Creamy, slightly spicy, and rich in protein, this shrimp and corn soup is perfect for chilly days. The combination of seafood and hearty vegetables makes it a standout dish.
Shrimp and Corn Soup
Creamy and slightly spicy, this shrimp and corn soup is the perfect dish for a chilly day. With shrimp, corn, and a variety of spices.
Hearty and packed with ground beef and vegetables, cowboy soup comes together in just 30 minutes. It’s a quick and filling protein-rich option for busy evenings.
Cowboy Soup
This hearty cowboy soup comes together in 30 minutes! This easy meal features ground beef and hearty vegetables simmered in a rich broth.
This gluten-free and dairy-free Thai shrimp soup combines the rich flavors of coconut milk, shrimp, and noodles. A delicious high-protein option for a quick meal.
Coconut Thai Shrimp Soup
This Thai shrimp soup with coconut milk and noodles is full of delicious flavors! Gluten free, dairy free, soy free, refined sugar free!
Bright, flavorful, and full of protein, this chickpea and potato curry soup features a rich blend of spices and sweet carrots for a cozy meal.
Curry Soup with Chickpeas and Potatoes
This delicious and frugal chickpea and potato curry soup is the most gorgeous color and is packed with flavor. With carrots for sweetness, this hearty protein-packed plant-based soup is so cozy!
This quick-to-prepare soup pairs tender tofu with the mild sweetness of Napa cabbage and earthy mushrooms. It’s hearty enough for lunch or dinner, yet still feels light and refreshing.
Napa Cabbage Tofu Soup
A super fast and easy napa cabbage tofu soup with mushrooms simmered in chicken broth for a comforting and hearty taste.
A fusion of comforting curry spices and creamy chickpeas, this soup is a speedy way to warm up on a busy day. Loaded with plant-based protein, it offers a wholesome bowlful of flavor and texture.
Tofu Chickpea Curry Soup
Do you miss some family meal when you were growing up? I do most of the times. Because of that reason and inspired by Indonesian curry soup, here I share you Tofu Chickpea Curry Soup.
Offering a vegetarian spin on a classic favorite, this tofu noodle soup features satisfying noodles and protein-rich tofu in a simple broth. It’s a perfect go-to meal when you crave light comfort.
Tofu Noodle Soup
Hearty, flavorful, and packed with veggies, this simple Tofu Noodle Soup is the perfect pot of delicious comfort on any day!
Enjoy the richness of miso paste blended into a savory broth with noodles and veggies. This recipe turns everyday ingredients into a creamy, umami-packed soup that’s still gentle on the waistline.
Miso Ramen (Vegetarian)
Miso Ramen Soup is a Japanese noodle soup with an incredibly delicious and creamy broth flavored with miso paste.
Heat seekers will love this bowl featuring tangy kimchi and a spicy broth. It’s an easy meal that shows off how fermented flavors can transform a basic noodle soup into a zingy delight.
Spicy Vegan Kimchi Ramen
This Spicy Vegan Kimchi Ramen is comforting, filling and slightly spicy. Made with instant noodles, this is a great weeknight dinner idea!
Load up on vitamins and minerals with a colorful array of vegetables combined with protein-packed beans. Customize the ingredients to your liking, and let it simmer for a comforting, fuss-free meal.
Easy Vegetable and Bean Soup
This easy vegetable and bean soup comes together quickly and makes a healthy and hearty meal. You can easily customize it with whatever veggies you have on hand.
Filled with Tex-Mex flair, this soup merges tender chicken, peppers, and a creamy base. Top it with fresh garnishes like avocado or cilantro to balance the hearty, savory notes.
Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup
Thick, creamy, and easy to make. Loaded with chicken and your favorite Tex-Mex ingredients.
Plenty of protein comes from savory sausage in this veggie-rich soup. Its flavorful tomato broth and aromatic herbs make it a crowd-pleaser for big family dinners or casual get-togethers.
Hearty Italian Sausage Soup
This cozy Italian sausage soup is delicious, comforting, healthy, and packed with veggies to boost nutrients. It’s flavorful, protein-packed, and delicious!
Lentils and kale pack a nutritious punch in a simple, satisfying soup that you can enjoy year-round. Gentle seasonings let the plant-powered ingredients shine while keeping things comforting.
Lentil and Kale Soup
This lentil and kale soup is packed with veggies, lentils and seasonings. It comes together easily in one pan and tastes great as leftovers.
Inspired by the flavors of coastal cuisine, this stew is brimming with shrimp, clams, or fish in a bold tomato-based broth. It’s a warming dish that showcases how seafood can be both light and protein-rich.
Cioppino Seafood Stew
This authentic cioppino recipe aka seafood stew from the Barefoot Contessa is loaded with seafood and ready in just about an hour.
Citrus brightness from lemon elevates tender shrimp and beans in a silky stew. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s an excellent option when you want a satisfying dinner without a long cook time.
Lemony Shrimp And Bean Stew
Lemony shrimp and bean stew brings together protein packed shrimp with white beans in a stew with a creamy, lemon flavored broth that’s ready in 30 minutes.
Elevate a humble bowl of ramen by adding succulent shrimp and crisp veggies for extra protein and crunch. It’s easy to prepare and ideal for a quick midday meal or an easy dinner fix.
Shrimp Ramen Soup
This Easy Shrimp Ramen Soup Recipe is so much better than that packet of noodles! Packed with vegetables and shrimp, it’s full of flavor!
These high-protein healthy soup recipes are perfect for any occasion, offering a range of flavors and nutrients to keep you fueled throughout the day. Try one—or all—and enjoy the comfort and health benefits of these delicious bowls of goodness!
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Laura Bais is the owner of Julie's Cafe Bakery food blog. From a young age, she had a passion for cooking, and at the age of 13, she made her first meal. After finishing high school, she undergraduates in Cultural Studies at the University of Rijeka, and graduates in Journalism at the University of Zagreb. At that time she honed her cooking skills, but also worked in marketing. Since her love for cooking never faded, in 2021 she finally decided to share her recipes with the world. Laura turned her hobby into a career and loves every moment of it. Now she writes about common mistakes in the kitchen and how to avoid them, about adding twists to traditional meals, etc. Her love for trying new foods often leads her to visit restaurants and attempt to recreate the meals at home. She has been featured on F and B Recipes and BOXROX, to name a few.
