Description
Fuel your body with delicious and comforting high-protein soups that are perfect for weight management, muscle building, and overall health. Discover easy-to-follow recipes packed with lentils, chicken, beans, tofu, and more!
Ingredients
- Lentils
- Chicken Breast
- Kidney Beans
- Black Beans
- Chickpeas
- Tofu
- Quinoa
- Greek Yogurt
- Onion
- Carrots
- Celery
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Vegetable Broth
- Parsley
- Diced Tomatoes
- Corn
- Chili Powder
- Cumin
- Mixed Vegetables (Broccoli, carrots, spinach)
- Soy Sauce
- Ginger
- Unflavored Protein Powder (optional)
- Bone Broth (optional)
- Pumpkin Seeds (optional)
- Sunflower Seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Lentil and Chicken Soup: Dice onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté in olive oil until softened. Add diced chicken and cook until browned, seasoning with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Rinse lentils and add to the pot. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender. Garnish with fresh parsley and Greek yogurt.
- Black Bean and Quinoa Soup: Sauté onions and garlic, add chili powder and cumin. Combine all ingredients (black beans, quinoa, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, corn, and spices) in a pot. Simmer until quinoa is cooked.
- Tofu Vegetable Soup: Sauté ginger, add vegetable broth and mixed vegetables. Add tofu and simmer until vegetables are tender. Season with soy sauce.
Notes
- For an extra protein boost, stir in unflavored protein powder after cooking.
- Use bone broth as a base for added protein and collagen.
- Top with pumpkin or sunflower seeds for extra protein and crunch.
- Soups are a great way to use leftover vegetables.
- Prepare a large batch on the weekend and portion it out for lunches during the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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