Chicken Noodle High Protein Soup Recipe

October 2, 2026

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This high protein soup recipe gives you the classic flavor of chicken noodle soup with strategically chosen protein-boosting ingredients. Hit your protein goals with a cozy bowl of chicken, pasta, broth, and peas.

A closeup view of a bowl of chicken noodle high protein soup with a spoon.

In my family, we’re all working on different goals when it comes to food and nutrition.

That means that while we sit down for family meals together, we’re not always eating the same foods.

And while I can batch prep ingredients that work for a variety of meals (things like Slow Cooker Cooked Chicken, Instant Pot Brown Rice, and Ground Beef Taco Meat), sometimes I just need a quick meal for myself.

That’s where this high protein soup comes in.

SINGLE SERVE HIGH PROTEIN SOUP

As written, this high protein soup recipe makes one big bowl of soup. That makes it perfect for me or one of my kids to whip up for an easy meal. You’ll love it because it’s:

Quick and easy. This soup is ready in the time it takes to cook the pasta. A perfect one-pot meal!
Simple ingredients. You’ll find basic ingredients here that are easy to stock in your kitchen.
Frugal. This is the perfect frugal lunch – much cheaper than going out, and even more inexpensive if you make your own flavorful broth and have a stash of cooked rotisserie chicken in the freezer!
Warm, cozy, and satisfying. There’s nothing like a bowl of chicken noodle soup, and this protein version captures that classic flavor.
Packed with protein. If I find myself falling behind on my protein goals for the day, this high protein soup is an easy way to catch back up!

High protein chicken noodle soup recipe ingredients in small bowls: protein pasta, carrots, cooked chicken, chicken broth, collagen, peas, and green beans

HIGH PROTEIN CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP INGREDIENTS

This high protein chicken noodle soup is as simple as it gets! You’ll need just 5 ingredients.

Chicken Broth. I always have Homemade Chicken Stock in my freezer, but a carton of bone broth from the store works too (just watch the sodium!). The broth helps you hydrate and fills you up. Vegetable broth works too, but it is typically lower in protein. Keep that in mind if you make substitutions.
Collagen. Unflavored collagen is our secret protein booster. I like Perfect Supplements.
Protein Pasta. You have plenty of options at the store for protein pasta in a variety of shapes. I like Banza, and I usually choose a penne or rotini shape – something small and bite-sized. Many of these are also gluten-free.
Cooked Chicken. Use shredded or cubed chicken breast. I like to cook a whole chicken in the Instant Pot and stash 1-cup portions of chicken in the freezer for easy additions to recipes like this. Turkey leftovers from holiday meals is also great for this recipe!
Frozen Peas. Frozen mixed veggies work too for more variety.

HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY CHICKEN SOUPS WITH HIGH PROTEIN

Step 1. Warm the broth over medium heat in a saucepan. Stir in collagen.

A hand pouring collagen from a small dish into a pan with chicken broth.

Step 2. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer.

A hand pouring a small dish of peas into the soup pot.

Step 3. Cook until the pasta is al dente.

A hand stirring the healthy chicken soup in a pot with a wooden spoon.

Taste and add salt, if necessary. If you use store-bought broth, you likely won’t need any salt, but homemade chicken broth sometimes needs a dash of salt.

If that’s the case, try finishing this high protein soup recipe with a pinch of finishing salt! I love Ava Jane’s Kitchen because it doesn’t have microplastics (gross, right?) and it’s SO GOOD! Plus, you can get a free 8oz. bag of sea salt (just pay shipping and handling!)

Makes one single serving, big bowl of healthy chicken soup. If you can’t eat this all at one time, store leftover soup in the refrigerator.

If you’re tracking macros, I suggest creating your own ‘recipe’ inside your tracking app. This way you can get accurate counts of carbs, fat, and grams of protein.

SERVE WITH HIGH PROTEIN CHICKEN SOUP

This high protein soup with chicken is filling on its own, but if you want to add a side, bread or a salad is the way to go! Try one of these:

High protein chicken noodle soup in a bowl, with a cloth napkin and spoon to one side and a small dish of salt and pepper grinder to the other side.

FAMILY FRIENDLY HIGH PROTEIN SOUP RECIPES

This healthy soup recipe is great for feeding one person, but what about high protein soup recipes for the whole family?

The good news is that this healthy chicken soup has the flavor of typical chicken noodle soup, so you have two options:

Scale the recipe up. In simple terms, that means make a larger batch to feed more people.
Add more produce. This will lower your protein per serving, but you can stretch the meal by adding more produce. Onions, red peppers, potatoes, carrots, celery, and broccoli are good in soup! If you do this, you can add legumes like red lentils or black beans to increase protein.
Use the protein-boosting methods for your family’s favorite soup. If it has pasta, switch to protein pasta. Stir in collagen. Use meat and higher-protein veggies (this soup uses chicken and peas, but swap your proteins for ones that fit the flavor of your favorite soup).

A bowl of chicken noodle protein soup with a spoon in it

HIGH PROTEIN SOUP FAQS

How do I add more protein to my soup?

My favorite way to make soups with high protein is to add collagen, because it doesn’t change the flavor or texture of the soup. You can also add additional meat, beans or lentils, or higher-protein vegetables like mushrooms or edamame.

Can I make a high protein soup tomato flavored?

Sure! You could add diced tomatoes to this high protein chicken noodle soup, or you could boost the protein in Tomato Basil Soup by stirring in collagen.

Can you meal prep high-protein soup recipes?

Sure! You can make multiple batches to eat for the whole week. If you choose to go this method, I would cook and store the pasta separately and add it when you reheat the soup. Otherwise, it will absorb more of the liquid and may end up with a mushy texture.

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