High Protein Soup Recipes: 5 Creamy and Delicious Ideas
A flexible, high-protein soup recipe that can be customized with various ingredients to suit your taste and dietary needs.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2-3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 1 lb lean ground turkey or chicken or 1 cup cooked lentils or beans
- 4-6 cups low-sodium broth chicken, beef, or veggie
- 1 cup quinoa farro, or pasta (optional)
- 1 cup kale or spinach
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or coconut milk optional
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until they soften.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- If using ground meat, add it now and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- For beans, lentils, or pre-cooked proteins, stir them in with spices like paprika or cumin. Let the flavors bloom for a minute.
- Pour in 4-6 cups of broth (adjust for your desired thickness).
- Bring it to a gentle boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Add quinoa, farro, or pasta here if using. Cook according to package instructions—usually 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in greens like kale or spinach and cook until wilted (2-3 minutes).
- If you want it creamy, swirl in Greek yogurt or coconut milk after removing from heat.
- Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with fresh herbs, and serve hot.