10+ High-Protein, Heart-Healthy Soup Recipes

A cozy bowl of soup can be just what you need as the temperature drops outside. These delicious, hearty soups are lower in saturated fat and sodium, which can help support heart health. Plus, they have at least 15 grams of protein per serving, an essential nutrient that helps with muscle repair, bone health, digestion and more. Options like our Pho-Inspired Beef Noodle Soup and Instant Pot Chicken Soup with Root Vegetables & Barley and will warm you up and keep you feeling your best.

Pho-Inspired Beef Noodle Soup

Pho is a traditional Vietnamese noodle dish made with rice noodles and meat, and served in a flavorful, clear broth with a multitude of garnishes. For this recipe, we’ve used unsalted beef broth seasoned with garlic, ginger, pepper, cinnamon, and clove. Star anise and ngo gai (culantro) are also commonly used to flavor the broth. I For garnishing, we’ve lined up bean sprouts, scallions, basil, chiles and lime, but you could also use cabbage, mint or cilantro. One of the best parts of this dish is how customizable it is.

Instant Pot Chicken Soup with Root Vegetables & Barley

Be sure to use bone-in chicken here–it enhances the flavor of the broth, and the bones are easy to remove after cooking. This healthy chicken soup can be made in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker.

Vegetable and Tofu Soup

In this veggie-packed soup, tofu gets marinated in Italian seasoning for up to four hours, for a flavorful and nourishing meal.

Pesto Chicken & Cannellini Bean Soup

This healthy, Italian-inspired chicken soup recipe is loaded with fiber-rich vegetables and beans and gets an extra boost of flavor from a swirl of pesto at the end. To get a homemade stock flavor using store-bought broth, we simmer bone-in chicken breasts in the broth before adding the rest of the soup ingredients.

Shredded Beef Soup with Stuffed Mini Peppers

This easy-to-make, flavorful Mexican-inspired beef soup is packed with protein to keep you feeling full and satisfied. You can prepare the Stuffed Mini Peppers as the soup is simmering on the stove or prepare them beforehand and reheat them in a warm oven just before serving.

Sichuan Ramen Cup of Noodles with Cabbage & Tofu

The Sichuan province in the southwestern corner of China is known for its fiery dishes. Here, the richness of tahini tempers the spicy chile paste in this cup-of-noodles-style mason jar soup recipe. This vegan cup soup is packed with 19 grams of protein to keep you satisfied until your next meal.

Cream of Turkey & Wild Rice Soup

Got leftover cooked chicken or turkey? Cook up a pot of soup! This low-sodium soup recipe is a healthier twist on a classic creamy turkey and wild rice soup that hails from Minnesota. Serve with a crisp romaine salad and whole-grain bread.

Chipotle Chicken & Vegetable Soup

This healthy chicken and vegetable soup recipe is perfect for when you’re in the mood for comfort food. The small amount of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce gives it a mild spice level.

Moroccan-Inspired Chicken & Sweet Potato Soup

This healthy chicken soup recipe gets bold Moroccan flavor from sweet potatoes, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and a touch of fiery harissa.

Chipotle Chicken & Vegetable Soup

This healthy chicken and vegetable soup recipe is perfect for when you’re in the mood for comfort food. The small amount of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce gives it a mild spice level. For a spicier soup, stir in up to 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers.

Beef Soup with Root Vegetables

Potatoes, turnips, and sweet potatoes add a touch of sweetness to traditional beef soup in this low-calorie recipe.

Meatball-Barley Soup

Homemade meatballs flavored with garlic and rosemary take center stage in this simple 1-hour soup recipe. Great Northern beans and barley add a healthy dose of protein and fiber to this hearty and filling dish.