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A hearty soup made with lamb neck, rice, and meat broth.
CALORIES · 100 G
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Lamb Neck and Rice Soup (300 g) has 249 calories. That works out to 83 calories per 100 g. It contains 15 g of carbs, 18 g of protein, 12 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its 1.8 µg of B12 covers 75% of the Daily Value. Under the NOVA system it is classified as "Minimally Processed".
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 300 g
249
KCAL / 300G
Carbs
15g
· 5% DV
Protein
18g
· 36% DV
Fat
12g
· 15% DV
Fiber
0.3g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 25% · Protein 30% · Fat 45%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 249 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 4.5 g | 23% |
| Trans fat | 0.3 g | |
| Sodium | 780 mg | 34% |
| Total carbohydrate | 15 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Protein | 18 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 serving (medium) | 300 g | 249 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 83 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 150 g | 125 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 149 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 199 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 208 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 332 kcal |
| 2 cup (large) | 480 g | 398 kcal |
Calculated from 83 calories per 100 g.
Lamb Neck and Rice Soup is a hearty soup made by simmering lamb neck until tender, then serving the meat with rice in its cooking broth. The neck bones give the broth a fuller flavor, and the meat is usually removed from them before serving.
To make Lamb Neck and Rice Soup, simmer the lamb neck until the meat is tender, remove it from the bones, and strain the broth. Cook rice in the broth, return the shredded meat to the pot, and season to taste.
Yes, bone-in lamb neck works well for Lamb Neck and Rice Soup because simmering the bones adds flavor to the broth. Remove the bones after cooking and check the meat carefully for small bone fragments before serving.
Add the rice to Lamb Neck and Rice Soup after the lamb neck has cooked and the broth is ready. This prevents the rice from overcooking while the meat softens; simmer until the grains are tender, then add the shredded lamb back in.
To keep the rice from turning mushy in Lamb Neck and Rice Soup, cook it only until tender and avoid leaving the pot simmering for a long time afterward. Rice continues to absorb broth as the soup stands, so store leftovers promptly.
Yes, you can cook the lamb neck for Lamb Neck and Rice Soup in a pressure cooker to soften it faster. Once pressure is released, remove and shred the meat, then cook the rice in the broth without pressure so you can check its texture.
Black pepper, salt, and a little lemon work well in Lamb Neck and Rice Soup without hiding the lamb flavor. Onion can be simmered with the meat for aroma; add fresh herbs at the end if you want a brighter finish.
Yes, Lamb Neck and Rice Soup can be made ahead, but the rice will keep absorbing broth and soften as it sits. For the best texture, store the cooked lamb and broth separately from the rice, then combine and heat them when serving.
Yes, Lamb Neck and Rice Soup can be frozen, though the rice may become softer after thawing. Freeze it in sealed portions once cooled, thaw it in the refrigerator, and reheat thoroughly; add a little broth or water if it has thickened.
Serve Lamb Neck and Rice Soup with crusty bread, lemon wedges, or a crisp salad. Since the soup already includes meat and rice, simple sides complement it without making the meal feel too heavy.
Vitamins
B12
1.8µg · 75% DV
B3
4.2mg · 26% DV
B6
0.36mg · 21% DV
B5
1.05mg · 21% DV
Minerals
Sodium
780mg · 34% DV
Phosphorus
225mg · 32% DV
Zinc
3.3mg · 30% DV
Selenium
15µg · 27% DV
Potassium ⭐
315mg · 9% DV
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Lamb Neck and Rice Soup is a Turkish-style soup made by simmering lamb neck in broth until tender, then adding rice and usually returning the picked meat to the pot. Slow cooking gives the broth a deep, savoury flavour, while the rice makes it more substantial than a clear soup. It is a homely dish often served as a warming first course or a simple meal.
Serve it hot, with lemon and bread at the table if you like; fresh herbs can also brighten the rich broth. In Turkey it fits comfortably into family meals and festive or fasting-season tables, while elsewhere it works well as a hearty winter lunch. Lamb contributes protein, and rice provides much of the soup’s filling character; it contains 6 g of protein per 100 g. To make it lighter, skim the fat from the cooled broth.
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.75g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.