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Warm soup with protein and vegetables
In season: Autumn · Winter · Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Creamy Vegetable Meatball Soup (240 g) has 163 calories. That works out to 68 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.5 g of carbs, 11 g of protein, 7.9 g of fat and 2.6 g of fiber. Its 0.9 µg of B12 covers 38% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
163
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
12.5g
· 5% DV
Protein
11g
· 22% DV
Fat
7.9g
· 10% 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 30% · Protein 27% · Fat 43%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 163 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.9 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.52 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 636 mg | 28% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.5 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% |
| Protein | 11 g | 22% |
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 | 163 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 122 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 300 g | 204 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 300 g | 204 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 360 g | 245 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 400 g | 272 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 450 g | 306 kcal |
Calculated from 68 calories per 100 g.
Creamy Vegetable Meatball Soup is made by simmering small meatballs and vegetables, then stirring in a creamy finishing mixture. Many versions use an egg-and-lemon liaison rather than cream; add it gradually after tempering it with a little hot broth.
Creamy Vegetable Meatball Soup can curdle if its egg- or yogurt-based finish meets boiling broth too quickly. Whisk some hot soup into the finishing mixture first, stir it into the pot slowly, and keep the soup below a boil afterward.
Meatballs in Creamy Vegetable Meatball Soup are less likely to fall apart when the mixture is well combined and the shaped balls are firm. Drop them into gently simmering soup and avoid vigorous stirring until they have set.
Yes, Creamy Vegetable Meatball Soup can be frozen, but its egg- or yogurt-based finish may separate when thawed. For the smoothest result, freeze the soup before adding that finish, then thaw, reheat gently, and stir in a fresh one.
Creamy Vegetable Meatball Soup keeps for about three days in the refrigerator when cooled promptly and stored in a covered container. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, bringing it steaming hot without letting the soup boil hard.
Carrots, potatoes, and peas are common additions to Creamy Vegetable Meatball Soup, though recipes vary. Cut the vegetables into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly alongside the meatballs.
Not necessarily: Creamy Vegetable Meatball Soup often gets its creamy texture from an egg-and-lemon or yogurt-based liaison rather than heavy cream. Some recipes do add cream, so the ingredients depend on the particular version.
Crusty bread or a simple green salad goes well with Creamy Vegetable Meatball Soup. Since the soup already combines meatballs and vegetables, a light side keeps the meal balanced without overpowering it.
Yes, Creamy Vegetable Meatball Soup can be made ahead, but the meatballs and vegetables may soften as they sit. For a fresher texture, prepare the soup base in advance and add the egg- or yogurt-based finish when reheating.
To make Creamy Vegetable Meatball Soup lighter, simmer the meatballs instead of browning them in extra oil and use an egg-and-lemon finish rather than cream. Keep the seasoning and vegetables generous so the soup remains flavorful.
Vitamins
B12
0.91µg · 38% DV
B3
3.48mg · 22% DV
B6
0.36mg · 21% DV
B2
0.24mg · 18% DV
Minerals
Selenium
16µg · 29% DV
Sodium
636mg · 28% DV
Phosphorus
149mg · 21% DV
Copper
0.17mg · 19% DV
Potassium ⭐
365mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Creamy Vegetable Meatball Soup is a Turkish home-style soup of small meatballs and vegetables, often including carrots and potatoes. Its silky broth comes from terbiye, a tempering mixture stirred in near the end—typically yogurt and egg, sometimes with lemon—rather than from cream. The result is gently tangy and comforting, with tender vegetables and substantial bites of meat.
In Turkey it is served hot as a first course or a light meal, especially on chilly days; bread and a squeeze of lemon make natural accompaniments. It brings protein and vegetables together in a warming bowl. For a lighter version, cook the meatballs directly in the soup instead of browning them in extra fat.
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
— 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
2.52g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.48g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.03g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.