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Protein-rich creamy soup with garlic
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Creamy Garlic Chicken Soup (240 g) has 214 calories. That works out to 89 calories per 100 g. It contains 9.8 g of carbs, 17.8 g of protein, 11.8 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 8.4 mg of B3 covers 53% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 30 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
214
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
9.8g
· 4% DV
Protein
17.8g
· 36% DV
Fat
11.8g
· 15% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 18% · Protein 33% · Fat 49%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 214 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.8 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 5.64 g | 28% |
| Trans fat | 0.24 g | |
| Sodium | 744 mg | 32% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9.8 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 17.8 g | 36% |
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 | 214 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 89 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 160 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 300 g | 267 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 300 g | 267 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 312 kcal |
| 1 can (large) | 400 g | 356 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 445 kcal |
Calculated from 89 calories per 100 g.
Make Creamy Garlic Chicken Soup by simmering chicken in broth with garlic and aromatics until cooked, then shredding the meat. Lower the heat, stir in cream, and warm the soup gently without letting it boil.
Creamy Garlic Chicken Soup typically contains chicken, garlic, chicken broth, and cream. Onion, black pepper, and herbs are common additions; some recipes also use flour or vegetables to give the soup more body.
Yes, cooked rotisserie chicken works well in Creamy Garlic Chicken Soup. Shred it and stir it in near the end, just long enough to heat through. This keeps the meat tender and avoids overcooking it.
Keep Creamy Garlic Chicken Soup below a boil after adding the cream. Temper the cream first by whisking in a little hot broth, then pour it into the pot gradually while stirring. High heat can make the dairy separate.
Yes, but the cream may separate and the texture can turn grainy after thawing. For a smoother result, freeze Creamy Garlic Chicken Soup before adding the cream, then stir the cream in while gently reheating it.
Creamy Garlic Chicken Soup keeps for about 3–4 days in the refrigerator when stored promptly in a covered container. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, bringing it until steaming hot while stirring gently.
You can thicken Creamy Garlic Chicken Soup without flour by blending some cooked potato or vegetables into the broth. Alternatively, simmer the soup before adding the cream to reduce excess liquid and concentrate its flavor.
Yes, briefly sautéing the garlic before adding broth gives Creamy Garlic Chicken Soup a rounder flavor. Cook it only until fragrant, not browned; burnt garlic can make the soup taste bitter.
Serve Creamy Garlic Chicken Soup with crusty bread, a simple green salad, or roasted vegetables. Bread makes it more filling, while a crisp salad balances the soup’s creamy texture.
Yes, you can make Creamy Garlic Chicken Soup in a slow cooker. Cook the chicken with the broth and garlic until tender, then stir in the cream near the end and heat gently; prolonged cooking can cause the cream to separate.
Vitamins
B3
8.4mg · 53% DV
B6
0.58mg · 34% DV
B12
0.58µg · 24% DV
B5
1.15mg · 23% DV
Minerals
Selenium
24µg · 44% DV
Phosphorus
250mg · 36% DV
Sodium
744mg · 32% DV
Copper
0.14mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
360mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 214 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Creamy Garlic Chicken Soup is a home-style soup made with chicken, garlic and broth, enriched with cream and often vegetables. Recipes vary, so it is better understood as a familiar comfort-food style than as one dish tied to a single region. Serve it hot as a starter or a light meal, with crusty bread; fresh herbs or black pepper make a simple finish.
The chicken gives the soup substance and protein, while cream makes the broth smooth and rich. Garlic can be subtle after simmering or more pronounced when used generously. For a lighter bowl, use less cream and let the chicken broth carry more of the flavour; a crisp salad alongside balances its richness.
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.64g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.31g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 10.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (10.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.