Healthy Recipes Soup 19 High-Protein Soups for Fall By Dillon Evans Dillon Evans Dillon Evans fell in love with cooking at a very young age. He remembers the novel experiences of microwaving a bowl of oatmeal without his parents' permission and asking to make his mother's morning pot of coffee. These moments became catalysts for his interest in cooking and baking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on November 3, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Missie Crawford Enjoy these soups, and they’ll help you feel satisfied for the rest of the night. Each serving offers at least 15 grams of protein, a nutrient that can support your bone health, digestion and overall energy levels. Plus, these recipes are packed with seasonal ingredients like carrots, kale and mushrooms, which makes them perfect for the fall and the cooler weather that comes with it. Try our Slow-Cooker Bean, Kale & Barley Soup and Spicy Coconut, Chicken & Mushroom Soup for a cozy, filling and nutritious bowl of autumn. 01 of 19 Slow Cooker Chicken, Bacon & Potato Soup Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas This chicken potato soup is perfect for ushering in fall: It's hearty enough for the beginning of soup season, yet brothy and veggie-packed so it doesn't feel too heavy. This recipe is ideal for a weekend, when you can check on the slow cooker after just a few hours. Although you can't leave it unattended all day, this chicken potato soup still offers the benefit of hands-free, fuss-free cooking. Baby red, Yukon Gold, or fingerling potatoes will all work well here, as they'll maintain their shape nicely during cooking. Pair this easy chicken and potato soup with a slaw or kale side salad and crusty whole-grain bread for a healthy, satisfying dinner. View Recipe 02 of 19 Chicken & Kale Soup This easy chicken and kale soup will keep you warm on a cold and rainy day or any day that calls for a simple, hearty soup. For convenience, you can make this soup with frozen kale without the need to thaw it beforehand. View Recipe 03 of 19 Spicy Coconut, Chicken & Mushroom Soup Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Missie Crawford Coconut milk tames the heat and combines deliciously with shredded chicken breast in this spicy Thai-inspired coconut chicken soup. View Recipe 04 of 19 Creamy Sausage & Cheese Tortellini Soup Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster This cheese tortellini soup is a quick meal to throw together on a weeknight, and a crowd-pleaser if you have company. If you like soup with a kick, opt for hot Italian sausage. Tortellini, like any pasta, will soak up the broth as it sits, so if you're making it ahead of time, cook the tortellini separately and add it just before serving. View Recipe 05 of 19 Slow-Cooker Bean, Kale & Barley Soup Beans and kale are packed into each bite of this hearty slow-cooker soup. Barley adds a chewiness to provide texture, while dried mushrooms lend an earthiness and depth. Finishing with acidic lemon juice brightens the flavors. View Recipe 06 of 19 Immunity Soup This easy soup is full of immunity-supporting foods: vitamin C–rich kale, zinc-containing chicken and chickpeas and antioxidant-packed garlic. Plus, the hot, steamy broth and a hint of pepper heat get your nose running—great for flushing out sinuses and potentially staving off an infection. It's a big pot of brothy soup that you can make ahead and enjoy for a couple of days; the flavor just gets better over time. You may be wary of the large amount of garlic, but keep in mind that it mellows considerably after being cooked. Though we love using bone-in chicken breasts here, you can also swap in 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken breast in a pinch (be aware that it will add more sodium)." View Recipe 07 of 19 Chicken Tikka Masala Soup Chicken Tikka Masala Soup. Photographer: Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Ail Ramee; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen This chicken tikka masala soup tastes just like the original dish, but in soup form! The ginger, garlic and onion combine with aromatic spices to offer flavor in every bite. Butternut squash (or sweet potato) and spinach add sweetness and color to this warming soup. Serve with toasted garlic naan. View Recipe 08 of 19 Mom's Minestrone Kristin Teig This is less a soup than it is an Italian-American vegetable stew, great on its own but most often eaten more like a vegetable stroganoff or Bolognese, coating the pasta with its thick, rustic, vegetable-and-bean gravy, and finished in the bowl with fresh basil and a dusting of Parmesan and drizzle of olive oil. Adapted from The Don't Panic Pantry Cookbook: Mostly Vegetarian Comfort Food That Happens to Be Pretty Good for You © 2023 by Noah Galuten. Excerpted by permission of Alfred A. Knopf, a division of Penguin Random House LLC. View Recipe 09 of 19 Everyone's Favorite Taco Soup Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee This easy-to-make taco soup features enchilada sauce and taco seasoning, which provides a mild heat. Top this family-friendly soup with all of your favorite taco garnishes. View Recipe 10 of 19 Chicken & Dumplings Soup Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer This hearty and warming chicken-and-dumplings soup features whole-wheat biscuits that offer a boost of fiber while maintaining a light texture. Thyme and parsley add freshness to the traditional flavors of this crowd-pleasing soup. View Recipe 11 of 19 Vegetarian Lasagna Soup Vegetarian Lasagna Soup. Jen Causey All the delicious flavors of a vegetarian lasagna can be found in this cozy soup. Mushrooms, zucchini and spinach provide color and nutrients, while a ricotta-and-mozzarella topping provides the signature cheesiness and creaminess. Serve with a side salad or crusty bread for dipping. View Recipe 12 of 19 Curried Chicken & Cabbage Soup Photographer: Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Ali Ramee; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen The Madras curry powder gives this curried chicken soup a bit of heat, but you can use a mild curry powder if you prefer. View Recipe 13 of 19 Kimchi-Tofu Soup with Sesame & Egg Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Cubed tofu soaks up the delicious aromatic broth, full of tang and flavor from prepared kimchi, garlic paste and ginger paste. Use your favorite brand of kimchi, just be sure to drain it before adding. A fried egg adds protein to this vegetarian kimchi-tofu soup. If you avoid eating seafood, look for a brand of kimchi that's vegetarian. View Recipe 14 of 19 Kale, White Bean & Pasta Soup Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee This veggie-packed kale, white bean and pasta soup is hearty and flavorful. Mashing beans into the soup gives it body and creaminess without actual cream. Serve this delicious vegetarian soup with a piece of crusty whole-grain bread on the side. View Recipe 15 of 19 Chicken Soup with Recaito & Potatoes Photographer: Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Ali Ramee; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen This hearty chicken soup builds flavor quickly, thanks to store-bought recaito, a cooking base made from culantro, onions, sweet peppers and garlic. Each bite is packed with veggies, including potatoes, carrots and red bell pepper. Lime juice finishes the dish to add brightness. View Recipe 16 of 19 Red Pea Soup In this installment of Diaspora Dining, Jessica B. Harris' series on foods of the African diaspora, the author and historian shares her recipe for a soup starring kidney beans. Called red peas in Jamaica, this ingredient connects this Jamaican soup with Africa's Caribbean diaspora. View Recipe 17 of 19 Pea Egg-Drop Macaroni Soup Hetty Lui McKinnon Hetty Lui McKinnon's love for macaroni soup runs deep. It's an evocative dish, a reminder of her mother's devotion to cooking hearty breakfasts every morning and the quick lunches they would share when it was just the two of them at home. This version was inspired by her mother's recipe, but McKinnon's version includes egg drop, which not only thickens the broth, but also adds a richer finish. She recommends topping it with her Umami Crisp, which you can find in her book, Tenderheart. Recipe adapted from Tenderheart © 2023 by Hetty Lui McKinnon. Excerpted by permission of Alfred A. Knopf, a division of Penguin Random House LLC. View Recipe 18 of 19 Mushroom & Lentil Soup Fresh and dried mushrooms provide a deep umami flavor in this brothy soup, while harissa paste brings color and spiciness. Lentils serve as a great source of plant-based protein and help bulk up the soup so you'll feel full and satisfied. View Recipe 19 of 19 Sausage & Kidney Bean Soup Lee Harrelson Sausage, kidney beans and vegetables make this 30-minute soup a filling dinner in a bowl. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit