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Protein and mineral-rich, low-calorie meat broth soup
In season: Winter · Autumn
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Meat broth soup (240 g) has 43 calories. That works out to 18 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.2 g of carbs, 6 g of protein, 1.9 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 792 mg of Sodium covers 34% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Meat broth soup is made with a broth created by gently simmering meat, often with bones; recipes may leave it clear or add ingredients such as rice or noodles. It is also a practical way to use the cooking liquid left from preparing meat.
Served hot, it can be a simple starter or a light meal, with herbs, pepper or a squeeze of lemon to brighten the savoury flavour. In Turkey, it is often part of a home-cooked meal, especially on chilly days. The soup is light and low in calories, with 18 calories and 2.5 g of protein per 100 g. Add vegetables or noodles for a more filling bowl, or keep it plain for a lighter option.
Selected: 100 g
18
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
0.5g
· 0% DV
Protein
2.5g
· 5% DV
Fat
0.8g
· 1% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 10% · Protein 52% · Fat 38%
Vitamins
B12
0.15µg · 6% DV
B3
0.6mg · 4% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B6
0.03mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Sodium
330mg · 14% DV
Selenium
1.5µg · 3% DV
Phosphorus
18mg · 3% DV
Calcium
8mg · 1% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 18 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Meat broth soup is made with meat stock or broth and a filling such as noodles, rice, or vegetables. Recipes vary by region and household; herbs, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon can be added at serving.
To make meat broth soup, bring meat broth to a gentle boil, add your chosen noodles, rice, or vegetables, and cook until tender. Season near the end, since broth can already contain salt.
No, meat broth soup is not necessarily made with bone broth. Meat broth can be prepared from meat, while bone broth is made by simmering bones; either can be used as the soup base, but their flavor and texture differ.
Keep meat broth soup at a gentle simmer rather than a hard boil, and avoid stirring it vigorously. Straining the broth and skimming foam from the surface also help produce a clearer soup.
Yes, meat broth soup can be frozen after it has cooled. Freeze it in portion-sized containers, leaving room for expansion; noodles and rice may soften after thawing, so you can cook them separately and add them later.
Meat broth soup keeps in the refrigerator for a few days when cooled promptly and stored in a covered container. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, and heat it thoroughly before serving.
Meat broth soup pairs well with crusty bread, a simple salad, or crackers. Fresh herbs, black pepper, and lemon can brighten the bowl, especially when the broth has a rich, savory flavor.
Yes, chicken broth works in meat broth soup and gives it a lighter, poultry-forward flavor. Add noodles, rice, or vegetables as usual, and taste before adding salt because prepared broth may already be seasoned.
Meat broth soup can be comforting when you have a cold because it is warm and provides fluid. It does not cure the illness, but a mild, easy-to-sip bowl may be appealing when your appetite is low.
To make meat broth soup less salty, use unsalted broth or dilute salty broth with water before cooking. Adding unsalted vegetables or noodles can balance the taste, but adding more salt during cooking will make it harder to correct.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.