16 Comforting Creamy Soups That Are High in Protein By Danielle DeAngelis Danielle DeAngelis Danielle DeAngelis is a journalist and Associate News & Trending Editor for EatingWell. Her current beat is focused on food and health news as well as exclusive celebrity features, regularly interviewing the top names of today’s entertainment industry. She previous worked as the 2022-23 fellow and as an assistant editor for the brand. Her passion for reading, writing and eating local all guide her in her position at EatingWell. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 17, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Christa Brown, M.S., RDN, LD Reviewed by Dietitian Christa Brown, M.S., RDN, LD Christa Brown is a registered dietitian and business owner with a practice focus on diabetes management and content development for brands and fitness influencers. She is a licensed dietitian with a Master of Science in Nutrition Education and a certification in gut health by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Close There's nothing like snuggling up with a bowl of soup as the weather gets cooler—even better if that soup is high in protein. Try one of these comforting, creamy soup recipes for your next couch sesh. With at least 15 grams of protein per serving, these soups can help you meet your protein needs and support healthy muscles, healthy aging and a healthy immune system. Recipes like our Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup with Rotisserie Chicken and Smoked Gouda-Broccoli Soup are smooth and satisfying choices for lunch or dinner. Love any of these recipes? Tap "Save" to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for EatingWell. 01 of 16 Butternut Squash Soup with Apple Grilled Cheese Sandwiches View Recipe Save Layering apple slices into grilled cheese sandwiches adds crunch to a favorite soup dipper. And creamy butternut squash soup with ginger, cumin and turmeric is a nice change of pace from grilled cheese's usual tomato soup partner. The soup keeps well in the fridge, so save leftovers for lunch or dinner later in the week. 02 of 16 Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup with Rotisserie Chicken View Recipe Save This creamy rotisserie chicken soup has a delicious chicken potpie feel to it. We call for rotisserie chicken to streamline your prep time—look for a nice big one with lots of breast meat. Pair this comforting and easy soup recipe with a green salad or, if you're really hungry, a grilled cheese sandwich. 03 of 16 Smoked Gouda-Broccoli Soup View Recipe Save Smoked paprika and smoked Gouda give this broccoli-and-cheese soup recipe a double hit of smoky flavor. If you can't find smoked Gouda, smoked Cheddar gives delicious results as well. 04 of 16 Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Soup View Recipe Save This creamy chicken and mushroom soup is easy to make. The mix of vegetables and thyme adds richness, while the bone-in chicken flavors the broth. If you're in a hurry, you can skip the chicken breasts and add rotisserie chicken at the end instead. 05 of 16 Salmon Chowder View Recipe Save The flavor of this salmon chowder recipe is greatly enhanced by adding either fresh dill or dried tarragon: Each herb lends its own distinctive flavor to the soup. To give this soup a thick, chowder texture, we use instant mashed potatoes, which eliminates the need for heavy cream or butter. Leftover mashed potatoes work too, but give a slightly less velvety texture. 06 of 16 Cream of Turkey & Wild Rice Soup View Recipe Save Got leftover cooked chicken or turkey? Cook up a pot of soup! This 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. 07 of 16 Marry Me Chicken Soup View Recipe Save Photography / Brie Passano, Styling / Sammy Mila / Holly Raibikis This creamy soup is packed with vegetables, including zucchini and carrots. Precooked chicken saves time and energy, so you can make this cozy soup on a busy weeknight, or any day when it's cold out. 08 of 16 Lobster & Corn Chowder View Recipe Save The trick to making this healthy lobster chowder recipe have tons of rich flavor is to start with great fish stock. (The best is often in the freezer case at the supermarket.) Then cook the lobsters in the stock to intensify their flavor. There is no flour added in this healthy soup, so it's lighter than a typical creamy chowder—plus it's gluten-free. 09 of 16 Creamy White Chili with Cream Cheese View Recipe Save This rich yet healthy white chicken chili comes together in a flash, thanks to quick-cooking chicken thighs and canned white beans. Mashing some of the beans acts as a fast thickener when your soups don't have a long time to simmer. Cream cheese adds the final bit of richness and a hint of sweet tang. 10 of 16 New England Clam Chowder View Recipe Save Chopped clams, aromatic vegetables and creamy potatoes blended with low-fat milk and just a half cup of cream give this chunky New England-style clam chowder plenty of rich body. Serve with oyster crackers and a tossed salad to make it a meal. 11 of 16 Slow-Cooker Mulligatawny Soup View Recipe Save This is a soup with a long history (references to it in English go back to 1784) that can now be conveniently made in a modern appliance. Although it's technically an English soup, its origins are decidedly Indian. (The name loosely means "pepper water" in the Tamil language of southern India.) The sweetness of apple and coconut milk counterbalances the garlic, ginger, curry and cayenne. 12 of 16 Easy Chicken & Broccoli Soup View Recipe Save Jennifer Causey This easy chicken and broccoli soup is creamy and luscious but still light. The broccoli florets absorb the creamy soup base, while the chicken stays tender. This is the perfect soup to make on a busy weeknight when you have leftover roast chicken or rotisserie chicken on hand. While the recipe calls for chicken breasts, if thighs are what you have, feel free to use those. 13 of 16 Cauliflower Soup with Smoked Gouda View Recipe Save This healthy cauliflower soup recipe gets its great flavor from two smoked ingredients: paprika and Gouda. A hearty serving of crunchy croutons makes it filling. 14 of 16 Chicken Enchilada Soup View Recipe Save Corn tortillas thicken this chicken enchilada soup, but Cheddar and cream cheese give it the richness you'd expect from an enchilada. Serve it with something fresh and crunchy like a jicama slaw dressed with a little olive oil and lime juice for a healthy dinner that will appeal to the whole family. 15 of 16 Tilapia Corn Chowder View Recipe Save This light soup is a great way to slip fresh corn (and tilapia, of course!) into your late-summer menu. Make it a meal: Enjoy with a mixed green salad and oyster crackers. 16 of 16 Turkey & Wild Rice Soup with Vegetables View Recipe Save Thanksgiving turkey leftovers have never been so delicious. Wild rice adds a nutty flavor—plus extra protein and fiber—to this creamy, hearty soup. Try this easy, healthy turkey recipe to help you use your holiday extras. Explore more: Healthy Recipes Nutrient-Focused High-Protein High-Protein Soup Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit