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21 High Protein Soup Recipes

Warm up with 21 High Protein Soup Recipes that you can enjoy this fall and winter season. These high protein soups are satisfying, nourishing and comforting. You’ll find cozy recipes like Beef Enchilada Soup, Whole30 Beef Stew, Carrot and Lentil Soup , Dairy Free Corn and Shrimp Chowder, and my Chicken and Potato Soup .

A pot of hearty spicy beef soup with a white ladle lifting a serving. The chunky soup features vegetables, herbs, and tender beef. Slices of lime, shredded cheese, chopped greens, and spoons are arranged nearby.

I remember in my younger years having a bad experience with canned soups and swore I would never eat them again. Back then, most soups I saw were thin and never seemed to fill me up. However, once I started to learn how to cook, everything changed- soups became one of my favorites things to make. There is nothing like having a good high protein soup recipe in your back pocket when you want something nourishing and homemade.

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Why you’ll love these High Protein Soup ideas

  • Variety: There is a variety of proteins such as chicken, beef, ground turkey, sausage, vegetarian and plant based. Many of the recipes offer substitution ideas as well.
  • Perfect for batch cooking: Make ahead and freeze for later- these high protein soups are great for meal prep.
  • Wholesome ingredients: These soups are lightened up and not heavy like traditional soups.

Classic High Protein Soup Recipes

Classic high protein soups use everyday ingredients that are packed with flavor, nutrients and comfort. It’s soups like these that prove nutritious eating isn’t boring.

Beef Enchilada Soup With Greek Yogurt
This Beef Enchilada Soup With Greek Yogurt is loaded with clean ingredients, flavor and has over 30g of protein per serving.
Beef Enchilada Soup With Greek Yogurt
A close-up of a bowl of spicy beef soup taco topped with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and fresh cilantro. The soup contains ground beef, black beans, corn, and tomatoes. A tortilla chip rests on the bowl’s edge.
Turmeric Soup With Ground Turkey and Chickpeas
This high protein and anti inflammatory soup is loaded flavor and nutrients. It's perfect for meal prep and freezer friendly.
Turmeric Soup With Turkey and Chickpeas
A bowl of hearty vegetable soup filled with chunks of carrots, celery, chickpeas, leafy greens, and pieces of plant-based protein, with a spoon resting inside the bowl on a light surface.
Dairy Free Chicken and Potato Soup
Cozy up with this Simple Chicken and Potato Soup. Made with tender chicken thighs, creamy potatoes, flavorful broth and homemade spice mix.
Simple Chicken and Potato Soup
Close-up of a spoon lifting a delicious chicken and potato soup from a ceramic bowl. The creamy broth, dotted with chunks of meat, tender potatoes, and wilted greens, showcases a hearty texture and an inviting blend of green and beige colors.
Whole30 Beef Stew
This easy Whole30 Beef Stew is the perfect satisfying meal for your clean eating goals. Made without grains, gluten or added sugars. It's packed with tender chunks of beef, wholesome vegetables like carrots, celery and sweet potatoes and seasoned with a Mediterranean-inspired spice blend.
Dutch Oven Whole30 Beef Stew
A bowl of hearty Whole30 beef stew brimming with chunks of beef, carrots, and potatoes in a rich broth. A spoon lifts a piece of succulent beef and potato from the bowl. The stew is beautifully presented on a wooden surface with a red pot in the background.
Corn and Shrimp Chowder with Coconut Milk
This Corn and Shrimp Chowder with Coconut Milk is a hearty, feel good soup you can enjoy any time of year. It blends the natural sweetness of corn, tender shrimp and creamy potatoes. It's made with coconut milk instead of dairy for a much lighter chowder.
Corn and Shrimp Chowder with Coconut Milk
A bowl of creamy seafood chowder filled with shrimp, potatoes, corn, and herbs, garnished with cracked pepper. A piece of crusty bread rests on the side, and a sprig of fresh parsley is nearby on a wooden board. A blue napkin is on the table.
Sausage, Kale and White Bean Soup Recipe
This soup is a warm, hearty white bean, kale, and sausage soup that is sure to satisfy you on cold days. It’s easy enough for weeknight meals and great for meal prep!
Sausage, Kale and White Bean Soup Recipe
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Sausage, Kale and White Bean Soup Recipe

Anti Inflammatory and Clean Eating High Protein Soup Recipes

Anti inflammatory soups are definitely ones that will make you feel good! They are perfect for soothing inflammation and fueling you right. Recipes like my Low Carb Cauliflower Chili and Moroccan Shrimp Stew are filled with wholesome ingredients and big flavors!

Creamy Broccolini Soup
This Broccolini Soup is nourishing, cozy and creamy without the cream! Packed with green veggies, sharp white cheddar and secret ingredient- cannellini beans.
Creamy Broccolini Soup
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A bowl of creamy green soup garnished with small broccoli florets, herbs, pinkish-purple edible flowers, and seasonings, with a spoon resting inside the bowl on a light wooden table.
Low Carb Cauliflower Chili
Packed with lean ground beef, sweet peppers and cauliflower, this beanless chili is loaded with flavor and is Whole30 and Paleo friendly.
Low Carb Cauliflower Chili
Four Pepper and Cauliflower Chili with No Beans
Moroccan Shrimp Stew
An impressive yet easy dish to warm you up and keep you satisfied. This seafood stew uses tender shrimp and is cooked in a spicy tomato sauce. With 27 grams of protein, you can enjoy this for lunch or dinner.
Moroccan Shrimp Stew
moroccan seafood stew
Carrot Lentil Soup
It's filled with fiber rich lentils, anti inflammatory spices like turmeric and cumin and has natural sweetness from the carrots.
Carrot Lentil Soup
Close-up of a bowl of carrot lentil soup. The spoon holds a scoop with lentils, carrots, and greens. The blurred background hints at another dish and a blue cloth.

Comfort Bowls and Wholesome Carbs

Comfort food doesn’t always have to mean heavy and complicated. With soups like my Spanish Chicken Soup , Spring Chicken Noodle Soup and Italian Beef Soup, you’ll find a healthy balance between protein and carbs.

Spanish Chicken Soup with Rice
Tender chicken thighs are cooked in a warm broth along with chunks of vegetables. Rice is added in the end for a little heartiness.
Spanish Chicken Soup with Rice
best Spanish chicken soup with rice
Spring Chicken Noodle Soup
This Spring Chicken Noodle Soup checks all the boxes for delicious, nutritious and satiating. This high protein soup offers a lemon and fresh herb taste and a little heartiness from adding orzo.
Lemony Spring Chicken Noodle Soup
A bowl of chicken soup with orzo, carrots, and zucchini sits on a yellow cloth. A hand holds the bowl, and fresh carrots, zucchini, lemons, and cilantro surround it on the table.
Italian Beef Soup
Perfect for an easy winter dinner. Loaded with lean ground beef, fresh vegetables and simple spices.
Hearty Italian Beef Soup with White Beans
Italian Beef Soup with White Beans .
Dairy Free Zuppa Toscana
Packed with spicy Italian sausage, tender potatoes and curly kale, this soup is dairy free and delicious!
Dairy Free Zuppa Toscana
3 bowls of soup with kale and potatoes with spoons on a white board
Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli Soup Recipe | Delightful E Made
Do you love Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli soup? You can now make this delicious, hearty Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli recipe at home!
Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli Soup Recipe | Delightful E Made
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Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli Soup Recipe | Delightful E Made

Plant Based High Protein Soups

Plant based doesn’t mean it won’t be filling or flavorful. Both vegan and vegetarian soups are nutrient dense, loaded with colorful veggies and fiber.

Moroccan Lentil Soup ~ Vegan Recipe ~ This Wife Cooks™
This Moroccan Lentil Soup is a hearty and fragrant one-pot meal that's quick to make and packed with nutritious ingredients!
Moroccan Lentil Soup ~ Vegan Recipe ~ This Wife Cooks™
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Moroccan Lentil Soup ~ Vegan Recipe ~ This Wife Cooks™
Delicious Vegan Caldo De Res (Mexican Beef Soup) | Mexican Made Meatless™
Caldo de res is a Mexican beef soup and that's comforting and enjoyed all year long no matter the weather. This version is vegan and just as delicious!
Delicious Vegan Caldo De Res (Mexican Beef Soup) | Mexican Made Meatless™
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Delicious Vegan Caldo De Res (Mexican Beef Soup) | Mexican Made Meatless™
Hearty Vegetable Lentil Soup
This delicious vegetable lentil soup is hearty and easy to make with fresh vegetables and protein-rich lentils. Ground cumin adds warmth and a touch of red wine vinegar is the secret ingredient that makes this soup superb!
Hearty Vegetable Lentil Soup
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Hearty Vegetable Lentil Soup
Frijoles Charros | Mexican Charro Beans Recipe | Mexican Made Meatless™
Frijoles charros or Mexican cowboy beans is a hearty pinto bean stew that’s savory and smoky. Perfect for a cold winter night!
Frijoles Charros | Mexican Charro Beans Recipe | Mexican Made Meatless™
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Frijoles Charros | Mexican Charro Beans Recipe | Mexican Made Meatless™
Black Eyed Pea Soup – This Wife Cooks™
Black-Eyed Pea Soup with collard greens is a Southern plant-based one-pot meal that's hearty and packed with protein and bold flavors!
Black Eyed Pea Soup – This Wife Cooks™
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Black Eyed Pea Soup - This Wife Cooks™
Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup – This Wife Cooks™
This Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup is a homestyle plant-based version of the classic comfort Chicken Noodle Soup.
Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup – This Wife Cooks™
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Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup - This Wife Cooks™

Soup Making Essentials

If you love making soup like I do, having the right tools can make all the difference. Here are just a few to make these soups with ease.

Dutch Oven or Large Pot: Perfect for simmering broth and stews.

Immersion Blender: Helps create creamy and smooth texture without spilling hot liquids everywhere.

Glass Storage Containers: Round glass or rectangle size both work. Glass is also freezer safe for when you want to batch cook soups.

Make meal planning easy- utilize grocery delivery like Meals Hero to store recipes and order ingredients all in one place. It makes everything so quick and easy!

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