6 delicious protein-rich soups for the cold winter months!

1. What could be better than a nice bowl of soup on a cold winter evening? Soup is not only warm comfort food, it can also be very healthy. This makes it an easy way to get a daily amount of vegetables. Moreover, you can freeze some extra portions of it, so that you always have a healthy meal.

1. Do you love soup too, but do you miss the inspiration for new recipes every now and then? In this blog we give no less than six! And because we will of course keep an eye on those macros, these are six delicious protein-rich soups that are also good for your muscles and your figure!

2. Do you love soup too, but do you miss the inspiration for new recipes every now and then? In this blog we give no less than six! And because we will of course keep paying attention to those macros, these are six delicious protein-rich soups that are also good for your muscles and your figure!

Proteins in soup

1. Fortunately, it is not very difficult to make protein-rich soups. For a start, there is of course the option to just add some meat or fish, but some more unusual options are often delicious too. For a vegetarian option, a boiled egg in the soup is also great.

1. But the base of the soup can also be rich in protein. For example, some vegetables themselves already contain a lot of protein. You can enhance that effect even more by using legumes or even nuts, for example. So you can vary endlessly with protein-rich soups!

High protein soups: 6 recipes

1. The six recipes of this blog give you a good idea of ​​what is possible with protein-rich soups. However, there are many more variations to think of, so don't hesitate to get creative in the kitchen yourself!

2. The six recipes of this blog give you a good idea of ​​what is possible with protein-rich soups. However, there are many more variations to be thought of, so don't hesitate to get creative in the kitchen yourself!

1. Broccoli contains about 3 grams of protein per 100 grams. That is quite a lot for vegetables! Moreover, this soup is ready in no time. For two people you cook 400 grams of broccoli in stock. You can of course also add other vegetables, such as spinach or zucchini. Then puree the vegetables with the stock. If it is still a bit too thin, just let the soup reduce for a while.

1. For extra protein, serve the soup with a halved boiled egg and (optionally) a little crème fraîche. If you want to make a really hearty meal, you can also add some whole grain pasta. That also provides some extra protein!

1. What could be more winters than traditional Dutch pea soup? Not only the peas provide a good dose of proteins; the soup also contains pork chops and smoked sausage. Please note that these types of meat contain relatively much fat and therefore calories. Not a problem now and then, but something to take into account.

2. What could be more winters than traditional Dutch pea soup? Not only the peas provide a good dose of proteins; the soup also contains pork chops and smoked sausage. Please note that these types of meat contain relatively much fat and therefore calories. Not a problem for now and then, but something to keep in mind.

1. For four people, bring one and a half liters of stock to the boil in a soup pot with 300 grams of split peas, 2 pork chops and a bay leaf. This will let you simmer for 20 minutes. In the meantime, cut 1 celeriac, 2 leeks and 25 g celery into pieces.

1. After 20 minutes, remove the chops from the pan and remove the bone. Also cut the remaining meat into pieces. Add the meat to the soup along with the vegetables and cook for another 20 minutes.

1. If you want to do something different with chicken legs, chicken soup is a quick and tasty option. For four people, place two large chicken legs in a stockpot. Add 1 onion, 1 leek and 200 g carrot or carrot (in cubes / rings). Also add a handful of parsley, a handful of celery and a bay leaf, and pour in 1.5 liters of water. Let this steep for two hours on low heat.

2. If you want to do something different with chicken legs, chicken soup is a quick and tasty option. For four people, put two large chicken legs in a stockpot. Add 1 onion, 1 leek and 200 g carrot or carrot (in cubes / rings). Also add a handful of parsley, a handful of celery and a bay leaf, and pour in 1.5 liters of water. Let this steep for two hours on low heat.

1. After two hours, remove the chicken from the pan and remove the meat from the bone. You can strain the stock here or not, depending on whether you want to keep the vegetables in the soup. Then add the chicken back to the stock, put on the fire, and add more vegetables, whole grain vermicelli and herbs if necessary. Season with salt and pepper.

2. After two hours, remove the chicken from the pan and remove the meat from the bone. You can sieve the stock here or not, depending on whether you want to keep the vegetables in the soup. Then add the chicken back to the stock, put on the fire, and add more vegetables, whole wheat vermicelli and herbs if necessary. Season with salt and pepper.

1. Peas aren't the only legumes you can use in soup. Lentils are also excellent for this, and they are also very filling thanks to the many fibers! Use 200 grams of lentils for four people.

1. Add 500 grams of carrots or winter carrots and 400 grams of pumpkin (in pieces), together with 2 crushed stems of lemongrass, 4 cm of grated ginger and 1.5 liters of stock. Cook for 20 minutes until vegetables are soft.

1. Then remove the lemongrass from the soup and puree the rest. Season with salt and pepper and add a spoonful of (low-fat) yogurt for some freshness. Delicious with warm wholemeal bread!

1. Peanut soup is eaten regularly, especially in Asia. The chicken and the peanut provide proteins. Use peanut butter without added sugars, of course, that keeps the soup a lot healthier!

1. Fruit in a stockpot 2 cloves of crushed garlic and 400 grams of finely chopped vegetables of your choice. A mix of leek, bell pepper, carrot and onion, for example, is tasty. Then add a large liter of stock, 300 g chicken fillet in cubes, 100 g peanut butter and 2 tbsp soy sauce. Heat the whole until the vegetables are cooked. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve the soup with prawn crackers or cassava crackers.

1. In the Netherlands it is not so common to eat fish in soup, but in Asian cuisine it is done a lot. In this tasty coconut soup, for example!

1. Take 400 g pollock fillet (or any other white fish) and cut it into pieces. Cut 600 g of vegetables of your choice into small pieces, or opt for a ready-to-eat vegetable mix. Briefly stir fry the vegetables in some oil in a stockpot. Add 2 tbsp curry paste and cook for another minute. Then pour in a liter of stock and a can of coconut milk and add the fish. Let it cook for a while until the fish is cooked.

1. Serve the soup with some lime juice and coriander. If you want to make a complete meal, you can also eat whole grain noodles with it.