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Light, filling soup made with cracked wheat and chicken broth
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Cracked wheat soup with chicken broth (240 g) has 115 calories. That works out to 48 calories per 100 g. It contains 17.8 g of carbs, 5 g of protein, 2.9 g of fat and 2.6 g of fiber. Its 0.5 mg of Manganese covers 23% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 46 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
115
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
17.8g
· 6% DV
Protein
5g
· 10% DV
Fat
2.9g
· 4% DV
Fiber
2.6g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 61% · Protein 17% · Fat 22%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 115 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.9 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.67 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 576 mg | 25% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17.8 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% |
| Protein | 5 g | 10% |
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 | 115 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (mini) | 15 g | 7 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 48 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 320 g | 154 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 192 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 500 g | 240 kcal |
Calculated from 48 calories per 100 g.
Cracked wheat soup with chicken broth is made by simmering cracked wheat in chicken broth until the grains are tender. Rinse the wheat first, and soak it beforehand if you want it to cook faster. Season with salt and pepper, and add shredded cooked chicken if desired.
No, cracked wheat soup with chicken broth is not necessarily bulgur soup. Cracked wheat can be raw wheat kernels broken into pieces, while bulgur is parboiled, dried wheat that is then cracked. They differ in texture and may need different cooking times.
No, soaking is not essential for cracked wheat soup with chicken broth, but it can shorten cooking time. Rinse the wheat and soak it for a few hours if convenient, then drain it before adding it to the broth. Unsoaked grains simply need longer to soften.
Yes, shredded cooked chicken works well in cracked wheat soup with chicken broth. Stir it in near the end of cooking, once the wheat is nearly tender, and heat it through. The soup can also be made with chicken broth alone, without pieces of meat.
Cracked wheat soup with chicken broth pairs well with black pepper, salt, and dried mint. A squeeze of lemon or a pinch of chili flakes can add brightness or heat. Add stronger seasonings sparingly so they do not overwhelm the chicken broth.
Add extra hot broth or water to cracked wheat soup with chicken broth if it becomes too thick. The wheat continues to absorb liquid as the soup sits, so it is often thicker the next day. Reheat it gently, stirring in liquid until it reaches the consistency you want.
Crusty bread, a simple green salad, or lemon wedges are good accompaniments to cracked wheat soup with chicken broth. If serving it as part of a larger meal, pair it with roasted vegetables or a small plate of yogurt and herbs.
Cracked wheat soup with chicken broth keeps for about 3–4 days in the refrigerator when cooled and stored in a covered container. The wheat will absorb broth during storage, so add a little water or broth when reheating and heat the soup thoroughly.
Yes, you can freeze cracked wheat soup with chicken broth, though the wheat may soften further and the texture may thicken after thawing. Cool the soup, portion it into freezer-safe containers, and leave room for expansion. Reheat it with extra broth or water if needed.
Cracked wheat soup with chicken broth can turn cloudy because starch escapes from the wheat as it cooks. This is normal and helps give the soup body. Rinsing the wheat before cooking may reduce excess surface starch, but it will not necessarily make the broth completely clear.
Vitamins
B3
1.68mg · 11% DV
Biotin
2.64µg · 9% DV
B1
0.1mg · 8% DV
B5
0.29mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Sodium
576mg · 25% DV
Manganese
0.53mg · 23% DV
Selenium
12µg · 22% DV
Copper
0.12mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
125mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Cracked wheat soup with chicken broth is a simple, home-style soup made by simmering coarsely broken wheat grains in chicken stock. The grains soften while keeping some bite, and the broth gives the bowl a savoury, comforting flavour. It is a familiar kind of preparation in Turkish cooking, where cracked wheat is a useful pantry staple.
Serve it hot as a light meal or as a first course, with lemon or black pepper if you like; a salad alongside makes it a more complete lunch. The wheat makes the soup satisfying, while the broth keeps it relatively light: it has 48 calories per 100 g. For a lighter bowl, skim excess fat from the stock before cooking.
Medium
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.67g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.94g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.72g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.