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Protein-rich meat soup with collagen and vitamin B12
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Beef tongue soup (240 g) has 187 calories. That works out to 78 calories per 100 g. It contains 5 g of carbs, 16.3 g of protein, 11.3 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 2.6 µg of B12 covers 110% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 18 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
187
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
5g
· 2% DV
Protein
16.3g
· 33% DV
Fat
11.3g
· 14% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 11% · Protein 35% · Fat 54%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 187 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.3 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 4.08 g | 20% |
| Trans fat | 0.19 g | |
| Sodium | 768 mg | 33% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 16.3 g | 33% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 187 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (mini) | 15 g | 12 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 195 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 320 g | 250 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 312 kcal |
| 1 bottle (whole) | 500 g | 390 kcal |
Calculated from 78 calories per 100 g.
Beef tongue soup is a soup made with cooked beef tongue, usually cut into pieces and served in broth. Recipes vary: some keep the broth clear, while others thicken it or add an egg-and-lemon or flour-based finish.
To make beef tongue soup, simmer the tongue with onion and seasonings until tender, then save and strain the cooking liquid. Peel and slice the tongue, return it to the broth, and add any thickener or seasoning your recipe calls for.
Rinse beef tongue under cold running water and remove any visible residue before cooking it for soup. Avoid trying to peel the thick outer skin while the tongue is raw; boiling makes it much easier to remove.
Peel beef tongue for soup after it has been cooked, while it is still warm enough to handle. Let it cool just enough to avoid burning your hands, then loosen the skin at one end and pull it away.
Beef tongue soup has a rich, savory broth and tender pieces of tongue with a mild beef flavor. Lemon, vinegar, garlic, or herbs can make the soup taste brighter, depending on the recipe.
Yes, you can cook the tongue for beef tongue soup in a pressure cooker. Cooking time varies with the tongue’s size and the cooker, so check that it is tender before removing it, peeling it, and adding it to the soup.
Black pepper, bay leaf, and onion are common seasonings for beef tongue soup. Lemon, garlic, or vinegar can add a sharper finish, while parsley or other fresh herbs work well as a garnish.
Serve beef tongue soup with lemon, vinegar, or garlic on the side so diners can brighten the rich broth to taste. Crusty bread or a simple salad makes a practical accompaniment.
Beef tongue soup generally keeps for three to four days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate it promptly after cooking, and reheat it thoroughly before serving.
Yes, beef tongue soup can be frozen in airtight, freezer-safe containers once it has cooled. A soup finished with egg or cream may separate or change texture when thawed, so freeze the broth and tongue before adding that finish when possible.
Vitamins
B12
2.64µg · 110% DV
B3
4.56mg · 28% DV
B2
0.29mg · 22% DV
B5
0.77mg · 15% DV
Minerals
Selenium
23µg · 42% DV
Sodium
768mg · 33% DV
Zinc
3.6mg · 33% DV
Phosphorus
187mg · 27% DV
Potassium ⭐
348mg · 10% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Beef tongue soup is made with beef tongue simmered until tender and served in its cooking broth. Recipes vary: the broth may be kept simple or seasoned with aromatics and spices, while the tongue is sliced or cut into pieces and returned to the pot. It is a familiar kind of home-style soup in Turkish cooking, as well as in other cuisines where tongue is used.
The meat is soft and rich, and the broth makes the dish hearty without being thick. Serve it hot as a starter or a light meal; a squeeze of lemon can balance its savoury flavour. It is a protein-rich meat soup. For a lighter bowl, skim the fat from the broth and add herbs or lemon at the table.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.08g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.67g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.