High protein soups to warm you up this winter

Chicken and Quinoa Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa

• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 1 cup diced carrots

• 1 cup diced celery

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Optional: chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, sauté the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened.

2. Add the chicken broth, cooked chicken, and dried thyme. Bring to a boil.

3. Stir in the cooked quinoa and simmer for 10 minutes.

4. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Lentil and Spinach Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 cup lentils (any variety), rinsed

• 4 cups vegetable broth

• 2 cups fresh spinach

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp paprika

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Optional: lemon wedges for serving

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.

2. Add the lentils, vegetable broth, cumin, and paprika. Bring to a boil.

3. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender.

4. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.

Beef and Bean Chili

Ingredients:

• 1 lb lean ground beef

• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

• 1 cup beef broth

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp chili powder

• 1 tsp cumin

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.

2. Add the kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, beef broth, chili powder, and cumin. Stir to combine.

3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

4. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

These soups are not only high in protein but also packed with flavor and nutrients! Enjoy!