A bowl of soup is a healthy, warm and comforting meal . It is one of the tastiest and best ways to consume vegetables. However, if soups lack adequate with protein content, the purpose of having them is not served. Protein soups help you stay healthy, while also keeping your weight in check.

Read on for five high protein-rich soups recipes that you can pack for work, to help you feel full and stay productive.  These are vegetarian soups with high protein ingredients that will help you with your weight loss goals .

Lentil soup

The lentil soup is full of wholesome ingredients like carrots, onions, and more.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 finely chopped medium onion
• 3 chopped cloves garlic
• 2 finely chopped medium carrots
• 2 cups of washed and drained green lentil
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 cups water
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• Crushed black pepper and salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro to garnish

Directions:
In a pan, put oil and sauté the onion and carrot. When softened, add the pulses, with water and spices. Let it simmer for 15 minutes. Your soup is now ready to pack.

Chickpea Stew

This is a vegan and gluten-free soup with fiber and iron.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup boiled chickpeas
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion minced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 medium tomato chopped
• 1 carrot diced
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• Half teaspoon oregano
• Half teaspoon oregano
• Salt as per taste
• 1/4th teaspoon cayenne powder

Directions:
Heat the oil and water put onion and let it soften for a while. Add garlic along with the spices, carrot, tomatoes, and chickpeas. Then add salt and cayenne powder and let it simmer for 10 minutes. The soup is now ready to pack.

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Spring Vegetable Quinoa Minestrone

This is a vegetarian soup with high protein that will both satiate you, and satisfy your taste buds.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 diced onion
• 2 cup sliced carrot
• 1 medium tomato diced
• 4 cup water
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1/4th cup quinoa uncooked
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and pepper to your liking
• All available veggies chopped

Directions:
Heat oil and sauté garlic, onion, and carrot. Add tomatoes, quinoa, water, and spices. Boil and let it simmer for 15 minutes. Then add the veggies and cook for another 10 minutes. You can now pack the soup and enjoy it at the office.

Spicy Vegan Black Bean Soup

Best high protein soup with Mexican flavors and high on nutrition.

Ingredients:

• 1 onion chopped
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 2 carrots chopped
• 1 red bell pepper chopped
• 4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 cup sweet corn
• 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• ½ lime juice
• 1/4th cup cilantro
• Salt and pepper to your liking
• Garnish with avocado, and crushed tortilla chips

Directions:
Heat water and add onion, garlic, salt, and pepper, let it soften then add the vegetables, jalapeno, and spices, cook for 10 minutes. Add the beans, corn and vegetable broth, cook on low flame for 10 minutes and it is ready.

White Bean and Kale soup

A tasty combination of ingredients used as a high protein soup for weight loss.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of cooked white beans
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion chopped
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups water 2 cups kale, remove the stem and tear to pieces
• Salt and pepper to your liking

Directions:
Add onion to hot oil and sauté for 5 minutes. Mash half the beans, add onions along with broth, add water, and bring it to boil. Stir, and add kale and the remaining beans, and bring to boil again. Add salt, pepper, and let it boil for 10 minutes. The soup is now ready for you to pack.

These soups are easy to cook. They keep you nourished and hydrated during the long hours of work. So try these recipes to enjoy a healthy meal, without having to worry about calories.

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