Soup season sorted: 26 recipes that pack a protein punch
Let’s be honest, sometimes soup is the only thing standing between you and hanger. Chunky, creamy, or spicy, these protein-focused recipes cover all your cravings and manage to keep you full at the same time. Grab a spoon and consider yourself fed.
Sausage and Lentil Soup
This crockpot Italian sausage and lentil soup with bacon is cozy, hearty, and perfect for chilly days. Super simple to make, it’s a warm, nourishing bowl you’ll want on repeat. Get the recipe: Sausage and Lentil Soup
Creamy Italian Sausage Soup
This creamy sausage soup is simple, comforting, and packed with Italian sausage and tender potatoes. Ready in under an hour, it’s the kind of cozy soup you’ll want to dive into immediately. Get the recipe: Creamy Italian Sausage Soup
Chickpea Curry Soup
This chickpea curry soup is the perfect cozy meal to warm you up on a cold day. Hearty, protein-packed, and full of savory flavor, it’s ready in just 30 minutes with easy ingredients. Get the recipe: Chickpea Curry Soup
Ham and Lentil Soup
This crockpot ham and lentil soup is a hearty, comforting way to use up leftover ham. Featuring crispy bacon, tender lentils, and a flavorful tomato broth, it’s an easy meal that the slow cooker handles for you. Get the recipe: Ham and Lentil Soup
White Chicken Chili
This white chicken chili is creamy, cozy, and full of flavor in every bite. It’s the kind of healthier comfort food that instantly hits the spot. Get the recipe: White Chicken Chili
Lemon Chicken & Rice Soup
Lemon chicken and rice soup is a simple yet flavorful dish, perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It’s especially comforting when you’re feeling under the weather. Get the recipe: Lemon Chicken & Rice Soup
Chicken Vegetable Quinoa Soup
This chicken quinoa vegetable soup is a nourishing blend of tender chicken, wholesome quinoa, and a medley of fresh veggies. It’s a hearty and satisfying bowl that is perfect for a nutritious and comforting meal. Get the recipe: Chicken Vegetable Quinoa Soup
Instant Pot Turkey Soup
This Instant Pot turkey soup turns leftover turkey into a cozy, flavorful meal. Packed with turkey, veggies, and herbs, it’s an easy way to make the most of extra meat and it works on the stovetop too. Get the recipe: Instant Pot Turkey Soup
Mulligatawny Chicken Soup
This mulligatawny soup is packed with tender chicken, veggies, and brown rice in a rich, curry-infused broth. It’s cozy, comforting, and just the right amount of spicy. Get the recipe: Mulligatawny Chicken Soup
Spicy Chicken Soup with Peppers
This homemade spicy chicken soup with peppers is a perfect light, healthy meal and a quick way to use up leftover rotisserie chicken. Pair it with a salad, or add some cooked rice or noodles for extra heartiness. Get the recipe: Spicy Chicken Soup with Peppers
Beef Barley Potato Soup
Loaded with tender beef, hearty potatoes, and chewy barley in a rich tomato broth, this beef barley soup is pure comfort in a bowl. It’s cozy, filling, and basically winter’s favorite meal. Get the recipe: Beef Barley Potato Soup
New Orleans Shrimp and Corn Bisque
This Louisiana-style corn and shrimp bisque is creamy, decadent, and packed with Cajun flavor. It’s so rich and flavorful, you’d swear it came straight from a New Orleans restaurant. Get the recipe: New Orleans Shrimp and Corn Bisque
Sopa de Lima
Sopa de lima is a traditional Yucatecan soup made with a light, citrusy broth, shredded chicken, and the bright flavor of fresh lime. Topped with crispy tortilla strips, it’s a refreshing yet comforting dish that balances tangy and savory in every bite. Get the recipe: Sopa de Lima
White Bean Chicken Chili
Easy, comforting, with a bit of heat, this chicken chili is packed with protein from chicken and white beans. It’s the ultimate cozy weeknight win that’s ready before you know it. Get the recipe: White Bean Chicken Chili
White Bean and Ham Soup
White bean and ham soup is cozy, filling, and hits all the right savory notes. It’s a solid way to use up leftover ham and makes a great meal when you’re not in the mood to cook anything complicated. Get the recipe: White Bean and Ham Soup
Butternut Squash Soup (with added protein)
This creamy apple butternut squash protein soup is rich, cozy, and surprisingly light with 11 grams of protein per bowl. It’s made in one pot with 10 simple ingredients and comes together in about 45 minutes. Get the recipe: Butternut Squash Soup (with added protein)
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
This slow-cooker creamy chicken tortilla soup is a must for soup season. It has all the classic Mexican flavors of tortilla soup with a creamy twist that makes it extra comforting. Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Instant Pot Turmeric Chicken Rice Soup
Instant Pot turmeric chicken rice soup is the best traditional soup made quickly in a pressure cooker. It’s light, wholesome, and has an anti-inflammatory boost. A simple, healthy, and nutritious meal. Get the recipe: Instant Pot Turmeric Chicken Rice Soup
Easy Cabbage Roll Soup
Cozy vibes without spending hours in the kitchen. This easy cabbage roll soup hits all the comfort notes of classic cabbage rolls. Beef, pork, cabbage, and rice in a rich tomato broth, it’s all the flavor with way less wait. Get the recipe: Easy Cabbage Roll Soup
Lasagna Soup
This lasagna soup has all the flavors of the classic pasta dish, but in a cozy, comforting bowl. It also freezes well, so you can make a big batch now and enjoy an easy dinner later. Get the recipe: Lasagna Soup
Mason Jar Chicken Zoodle Soup
Busy days call for quick, comforting meals, and this mason jar chicken zoodle soup is the perfect solution. Packed with fresh veggies, tender chicken, and Italian seasoning, it’s great for meal prepping and makes a satisfying meal whenever you need it. Get the recipe: Mason Jar Chicken Zoodle Soup
Navy Bean Soup with Ham
This navy bean soup is cozy, simple, and a great way to use up leftover ham. It’s perfect for lunch or dinner and especially with a slice of buttery bread on the side. Get the recipe: Navy Bean Soup with Ham
Roast Pork Stew
Melt-in-your-mouth tender, this pork stew puts a spin on the classic beef version. Slow-cooked in the oven with rosemary, white wine, and plenty of potatoes and carrots. Get the recipe: Roast Pork Stew
Crockpot Cabbage Soup with Beans and Sausage
This crockpot cabbage soup is hearty, cozy, and full of flavor. Just toss everything in the slow cooker and come back to a steaming, comforting bowl of soup. Get the recipe: Crockpot Cabbage Soup with Beans and Sausage
Instant Pot Lentil Soup
This Instant Pot lentil soup is easy, hearty, and made entirely in your pressure cooker. Brown lentils and veggies come together for a flavorful vegan dinner that’s ready in no time. Get the recipe: Instant Pot Lentil Soup
Instant Pot Beef Barley Soup
Make tender, melt-in-the-mouth Instant Pot beef barley soup packed with hearty veggies and rich, savory flavor. It’s a comforting and wholesome meal that comes together easily. Get the recipe: Instant Pot Beef Barley Soup