Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
High Protein Vegetable Soup

High Protein Vegetable Soup: 15 Min Savory Bliss


  • Author: Ennas Lopez
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This High Protein Vegetable Soup is a hearty and energizing meal, combining lentils, chickpeas, and seasonal vegetables with spinach and herbs for a flavorful, plant-based boost. It’s perfect for batch cooking, meal prepping, or enjoying on a chilly evening.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 cups (1 liter) vegetable broth
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers – fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
  • 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and chop all vegetables.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  3. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 3–4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
  4. Stir in lentils, cooking for 2 minutes to absorb flavor.
  5. Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until lentils are partially tender.
  6. Add mixed vegetables and chickpeas. Simmer for another 10–15 minutes until vegetables are cooked but still vibrant.
  7. Stir in spinach, thyme, and oregano; cook for 5 more minutes until spinach wilts.
  8. Season with salt, pepper, and optional lemon juice.
  9. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For best results, use a good quality vegetable broth.
  • Sautéing onions and garlic before adding lentils enhances flavor.
  • Rinse lentils and chickpeas thoroughly.
  • Add spinach after reheating if freezing the soup to maintain its color.
  • Season gradually and taste as you go.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 250 kcal

Keywords: High Protein Vegetable Soup, High protein veggie broth, Hearty vegetable protein soup, Low carb high protein vegetable soup, Best vegetable soup for protein, Protein packed vegetable stew, Vegetarian protein soup recipe, How to make high protein vegetable soup, What is high protein vegetable soup, Why add protein to vegetable soup, Easy high protein vegetable soup, Vegan protein vegetable soup, Nutritious vegetable soup with protein, Protein rich plant based soup, Savory high protein vegetable soup, Quick protein vegetable soup, Healthy high protein vegetable soup, Vegetable soup with added protein, Boosting vegetable soup protein content, Protein powder vegetable soup, Legume and vegetable protein soup