1. Pasta e Fagioli
An Italian classic, this soup literally translates to "pasta and beans," which means it's absolutely stacked with legume protein. You could even use some protein pasta to add even more heartiness! Try this recipe.
2. Lasagna Soup
TikTok has been aflame with roasted tomato soup recipes, but let's promptly move on to lasagna soup, because wow. Totally customizable and delicious every which way, you can opt for ground beef, turkey, sausage – or a combo of all three. Plenty of protein in between the slabs of lasagna noodles floating in there. Try this recipe!
3. Wonton Soup
The beauty of wontons is that they're filled with meat by nature for instant protein. The beauty of wonton soup is that it usually requires, like, three ingredients – one of which can be a soy-infused bone broth for some extra protein and flavor. Voila: a balanced, filling meal in just a few minutes. This recipe comes with a few more steps, but they're totally worth it. Try it!
4. Chicken Tortilla Soup
With a double dosage of protein (it's coming from the chicken and the black beans, here), you'll come away from this spicy soup feeling satisfied and full – what a concept! Try this recipe.
5. Beef Barley Soup
Hear me out – you might be a beef barley lover and not even know it. The combination of tender beef with chewy barley and steamed veggies is oh-so comforting. Try this recipe!
6. Cottage Cheese Tomato Soup
Yes, there is a way to make a higher protein version of tomato soup! The secret ingredient is 2023's star of the show, cottage cheese. Simply add a scoop or two when you blend your veggies and enjoy the creamer consistency and extra grams it provides to the meal. Try this recipe!
7. Carrot Lentil Soup
You can protein-ify carrot soup, too! Not only do red lentils enrich the color of this soup, but they add a hefty serving of protein to the creamy concoction. Try this recipe!