{"id":428281,"date":"2025-10-15T16:57:26","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T09:57:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/?p=428281"},"modified":"2026-01-11T07:00:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T00:00:03","slug":"winter-soup-recipes-with-protein","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/winter-soup-recipes-with-protein\/","title":{"rendered":"3+ Quick Winter Soup Recipes Packed with Protein to Warm Your Soul"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As the chilly winds blow and the temperatures drop, nothing warms the soul quite like a hearty bowl of soup. Imagine the aroma of spices wafting through your kitchen, filling the air with warmth and comfort. Let\u2019s explore two delicious soup recipes that not only warm you up but are also packed with protein to keep you feeling great!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Recipe List and Variations<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/winter-soup-recipes-with-protein\/#Hearty_Chicken_and_Quinoa_Soup\" >Hearty Chicken and Quinoa Soup<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/winter-soup-recipes-with-protein\/#Ingredients\" >Ingredients:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/winter-soup-recipes-with-protein\/#Spicy_Lentil_and_Spinach_Soup\" >Spicy Lentil and Spinach Soup<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/winter-soup-recipes-with-protein\/#Ingredients-2\" >Ingredients:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hearty_Chicken_and_Quinoa_Soup\"><\/span>Hearty Chicken and Quinoa Soup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/5338137\/pexels-photo-5338137.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Hearty Chicken and Quinoa Soup\" title=\"Hearty Chicken and Quinoa Soup\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by ROMAN ODINTSOV on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/delicious-noodles-served-in-a-ceramic-bowl-5338137\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Aquamarine\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hearty-chicken-vegetable-quinoa-soup-1760439145.jpg\" alt=\"Hearty Chicken-Vegetable Quinoa Soup\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thenaturalnurturer.com\/one-pot-vegetable-quinoa-chicken-soup\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hearty Chicken-Vegetable Quinoa Soup<\/a><\/strong> from The Natural Nurturer<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (18 reviews). Total Time: 47 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LightSeaGreen\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chicken-quinoa-soup-1760439145.jpg\" alt=\"Chicken Quinoa Soup\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thealmondeater.com\/slow-cooker-chicken-quinoa-soup\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chicken Quinoa Soup<\/a><\/strong> from The Almond Eater<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (8 reviews). Total Time: 35 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:CadetBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/harvest-chicken-quinoa-soup-1760439145.jpg\" alt=\"Harvest Chicken Quinoa Soup\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/iowagirleats.com\/harvest-chicken-quinoa-soup\/\" target=\"_blank\">Harvest Chicken Quinoa Soup<\/a><\/strong> from Iowa Girl Eats<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (2 reviews). Total Time: 50 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>This soup is a delightful blend of tender chicken, nutritious quinoa, and fresh veggies, all simmered together in a savory broth. The cooking technique is a simple one-pot method, which makes cleanup a breeze. You\u2019ll love how each spoonful is rich in flavor and texture, with a hint of herbs that just makes you feel at home.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients\"><\/span>Ingredients:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts<\/li>\n<li>1 cup quinoa, rinsed<\/li>\n<li>1 medium onion, diced<\/li>\n<li>2 carrots, sliced<\/li>\n<li>2 celery stalks, chopped<\/li>\n<li>4 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>6 cups chicken broth<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon dried thyme<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon olive oil<\/li>\n<li>Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What makes this recipe special is the quinoa, which not only adds protein but also gives the soup a delightful nuttiness. It\u2019s a fantastic way to use up leftover chicken or even a rotisserie chicken from the store. Plus, the combination of veggies adds a pop of color and nutrients, making it a wholesome meal that feels indulgent yet healthy.<\/p>\n<p>On a busy winter evening, you can whip this soup up in no time. Just saut\u00e9 the veggies, toss in the chicken and quinoa, and let everything simmer together until the chicken is cooked through and the quinoa is fluffy. You\u2019ll have a vibrant, comforting soup ready to warm you from the inside out!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chicken-quinoa-soup-1760439156.jpg\" alt=\"Chicken Quinoa Soup\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=b398Rwg_Xfg\" target=\"_blank\">Chicken Quinoa Soup<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/vegetable-chicken-quinoa-soup-for-the-soul-1760439156.jpg\" alt=\"Vegetable chicken quinoa soup for the soul\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5qd3cHu91-k\" target=\"_blank\">Vegetable chicken quinoa soup for the soul<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chicken-and-quinoa-veggie-soup-\ud83e\udd63-if-you-are-a-fan-of-my-og-1760439156.jpg\" alt=\"Chicken and Quinoa Veggie Soup \ud83e\udd63 If you are a fan of my OG ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C8ZJTM1vQFX\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chicken and Quinoa Veggie Soup \ud83e\udd63 If you are a fan of my OG &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(instagram.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spicy_Lentil_and_Spinach_Soup\"><\/span>Spicy Lentil and Spinach Soup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/5339078\/pexels-photo-5339078.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Spicy Lentil and Spinach Soup\" title=\"Spicy Lentil and Spinach Soup\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by ROMAN ODINTSOV on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/traditional-asian-cuisine-serving-on-table-5339078\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:RosyBrown\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/super-greens-and-beans-soup-vegan-high-protein-1760439152.jpg\" alt=\"Super Greens and Beans Soup (Vegan High-Protein)\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nourishingamy.com\/2023\/11\/06\/super-greens-and-beans-soup-vegan-high-protein\/\" target=\"_blank\">Super Greens and Beans Soup (Vegan High-Protein)<\/a><\/strong> from Nourishing Amy<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.6 (86 reviews). Total Time: 40 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Crimson\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/high-protein-soup-recipes-to-power-you-through-winter-1760439153.jpg\" alt=\"High-protein soup recipes to power you through winter\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taste.com.au\/healthy\/galleries\/high-protein-soup-recipes-power-you-through-winter\/76zx29ty\" target=\"_blank\">High-protein soup recipes to power you through winter<\/a><\/strong> from Taste<\/p>\n<p><small><\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LightSeaGreen\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/high-protein-minestrone-soup-gluten-free-1760439153.jpg\" alt=\"High Protein Minestrone Soup (Gluten Free)\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionistmom.com\/blogs\/blog\/high-protein-minestrone-soup\" target=\"_blank\">High Protein Minestrone Soup (Gluten Free)<\/a><\/strong> from Nutritionist Mom<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4 (159 reviews). Total Time: 45 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>This vibrant soup is bursting with flavors and packed with protein from the lentils, making it a perfect winter warmer. With a hint of spice from the chili flakes and the freshness of spinach, it&#8217;s a delightful combination that dances on your taste buds. The cooking technique involves simmering everything together, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients-2\"><\/span>Ingredients:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed<\/li>\n<li>1 medium onion, chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 carrot, diced<\/li>\n<li>1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes<\/li>\n<li>4 cups vegetable broth<\/li>\n<li>2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon cumin<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon olive oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This soup stands out for its vibrant color and the earthy, warm flavors of the lentils combined with the brightness of the spinach. Lentils are not only protein-rich but also full of fiber, making this a filling dish perfect for cold nights. You can easily adjust the spice level depending on your preferences, making it as mild or as fiery as you like!<\/p>\n<p>Preparing this soup is super easy. Saut\u00e9 the onions and garlic, add in your lentils and spices, and let it all simmer until the lentils are tender. Stir in the spinach right at the end for a fresh burst of flavor and nutrients. It\u2019s a cozy, hearty meal that will leave you feeling satisfied and warm!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Warm your soul this winter with these two quick and protein-packed soup recipes that promise to satisfy your cravings and keep you cozy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":428282,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[3936],"internal_tag":[],"class_list":["post-428281","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-soups","tag-winter-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/428281","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=428281"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/428281\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/428282"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=428281"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=428281"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=428281"},{"taxonomy":"internal_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal_tag?post=428281"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}