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Sure, you could use some more protein, but mainly you're going to want to simply increase your caloric intake (as long as they're good calories). If you eat 3 meals a day, add a fourth. Add a fifth and sixth, even.
As for the protein powder, I use vanilla whey protein powder (without creatine or techron or whatever). It works well in smoothies and oatmeal. I think the one I'm using now is Optimum something or other, from GNC.
Soy is okay, but I've found to have better results with whey. Not only does it help me sidestep concerns about soy disrupting hormone balance (it's not something proven, but the fact that snopes didn't dismiss it outright gives me pause), but it tastes better. I work out first thing in the morning, then generally have a protein-rich breakfast. This morning I had oatmeal with about three tablespoons of whey protein powder, a tablespoon of flax seeds, some almonds, and some dried bing cherries. Tomorrow morning I'll have eggs and toast, and Wednesday morning I'll have a Jamba Juice (fruit smoothie) with two servings of protein powder. You can probably find a million smoothie recipes online.
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