Soups are comforting and delicious. Eating soup is soothing and warming. And soups are usually nutritious since you need to pack in quite a good amount of veggies and other ingredients in order to make a hearty, filling soup. You can also make yummy high-protein soups, and they’re especially delicious with beans. We put together 10 delicious high-protein bean soups with legumes like black beans, kidney beans, black eyed peas (which, yes are beans despite their name), and garbanzo beans.

We also highly recommend downloading the Food Monster App  — with over 15,000 delicious recipes it is the largest meatless, vegan, plant-based and allergy-friendly recipe resource to help you get healthy! And, don’t forget to check out our Soup Archives!

1. Black Bean and Red Lentil Soup

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If you’re looking for an easy soup to make, this Black Bean and Red Lentil Soup by Wholesome LLC is the one for you! And made with all ingredients you may already have in your pantry. If not, get them at your next grocery visit and save then for the end of the week because canned beans, canned tomatoes, and bagged lentils have a long shelf life.

2. Brown Lentil, Bean, and Rice Soup

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Made with Borlotti beans, brown lentils, brown Basmati rice, tomatoes and vegetables, this hearty Brown Lentil, Bean, and Rice Soup by Julie Zimmer is delicious. It’s a complete meal that gives you all the plant-based protein that you need. After a bowl or two, you feel satisfied in a healthy way.

3. White Bean Basil Soup

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This White Bean Basil Soup by Sarah Creighton is both high protein and filling, perfect for a night where you need something cozy to eat!

4. Black Eyed Pea Soup

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This delicious Black Eyed Pea Soup by Lenia Patsi is the perfect way to warm up and feel good.

5. Black Bean Veggie Soup

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This Black Bean Veggie Soup by Pavani Nandula is a hearty and comforting dish that is great to make on snowy day. It is a perfect dump anything as you go recipe.

6. Calming Turmeric Mung Bean Soup

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Make this delicious Turmeric Mung Bean Soup by Molly Patrick to calm your soul and nourish your body. It’s so flavorful and good for you. There’s an Instant Pot and stove top option –– do whatever is good for you! Either way it tastes amazing! This Turmeric Mung Bean Soup is made with a delicious mixture of onions, garlic, ginger, tomato, cabbage, celery, mung beans, and more. It is such a great fall meal!

7. Black Eyed Pea Soup with Kale

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This vegan Black Eyed Pea Soup with Kale by Alison Corey combines a blend of vegetables in a tomato broth with hearty black eyed peas and nutrient dense kale for a flavorful winter soup.

8. Red Lentil Chickpea Soup with Mint

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The beauty of cold weather of course big soothing bowls of soup. This Red Lentil Chickpea Soup with Mint by Rinku Bhattacharya is definitely want that you’ll want to try it this autumn or winter. Come home after a long day and make this. It’s so cozy and delicious––the perfect way to warm up. It’s also quite healthy and packed with protein you. Try making this red lentil chickpea soup––you’ll love it!

9. Super Easy 3-Bean Soup

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This Super Easy 3-Bean Soup by Natalie Martin and Lexie Staten is as easy as 1-2-3! Simply toss in all ingredients and let the stove, crock-pot or Instant Pot do the rest! As the name suggests, this soup is is pack with filling and nutritious beans. You can take this soup for lunch, as well!

10. Thai Pumpkin Soup With Peanut Butter Roasted Chickpeas

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A bowl of warm, spicy and creamy soup is always the answer. This Thai Pumpkin Soup by Maria Engbjerg is a taste explosion with ingredients from Thailand!

Learn How to Cook Plant-Based Meals at Home!

Reducing your meat intake and eating more plant-based foods is known to help with chronic inflammation, heart health, mental wellbeing, fitness goals, nutritional needs, allergies, gut health and more! Dairy consumption also has been linked many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer, prostate cancer and has many side effects.

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• The Ultimate Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition
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