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Tangy soup with meatballs and vegetables
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Orbs soup (240 g) has 125 calories. That works out to 52 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.1 g of carbs, 7.4 g of protein, 5.8 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 0.5 µg of B12 covers 22% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
125
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
10.1g
· 4% DV
Protein
7.4g
· 15% DV
Fat
5.8g
· 7% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 33% · Protein 24% · Fat 43%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 125 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.8 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.92 g | 10% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 672 mg | 29% |
| Total carbohydrate | 10.1 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 7.4 g | 15% |
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 | 125 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (mini) | 15 g | 8 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 52 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 94 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 130 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 320 g | 166 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 208 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 500 g | 260 kcal |
Calculated from 52 calories per 100 g.
Orbs soup is a tangy soup made with meatballs and vegetables. Its defining combination is bite-sized meat in a sour-tasting broth, though recipes may differ in their vegetables and in what gives the broth its tang.
To make Orbs soup, cook the meatballs and vegetables in broth until they are tender. Keep the liquid at a gentle simmer rather than a hard boil so the meatballs are less likely to break apart, and adjust the tangy flavor near the end.
A souring ingredient gives Orbs soup its tangy taste, but the exact ingredient can vary by recipe. If you are cooking it at home, add the sour component gradually and taste as you go so it does not overwhelm the meatballs and vegetables.
Orbs soup contains meatballs, but the type of meat is not fixed across every recipe. When making it at home, choose ground meat you enjoy and shape the meatballs evenly so they cook through at roughly the same time.
Meatballs can fall apart in Orbs soup if the broth boils too vigorously or the meat mixture is handled loosely. Simmer gently, shape the meatballs firmly, and lower them into the liquid carefully; avoid stirring the soup hard until they have set.
Bread and a simple salad pair well with Orbs soup. Since the soup already includes meatballs and vegetables and has a tangy broth, light sides let its flavor stand out without making the meal feel overly heavy.
Yes, Orbs soup can work as a light meal because it includes meatballs and vegetables. Add bread or another simple side if you want a more filling meal, especially when the soup is being served as the main course.
Orbs soup keeps for three to four days in the refrigerator when cooled promptly and stored in a covered container. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, and do not leave the soup sitting at room temperature for an extended period.
Yes, you can freeze Orbs soup, although the vegetables and meatballs may soften after thawing. Freeze it in sealed portions, thaw it in the refrigerator, and reheat it thoroughly; freezing a small test portion first can help you judge the texture.
Yes, Orbs soup can be made ahead and refrigerated once it has cooled. The flavors may meld as it rests, but the vegetables can soften when reheated, so warm it gently and add a little liquid if the broth has thickened.
Vitamins
B12
0.53µg · 22% DV
B3
2.64mg · 17% DV
B6
0.19mg · 11% DV
Biotin
2.88µg · 10% DV
Minerals
Sodium
672mg · 29% DV
Selenium
12µg · 22% DV
Phosphorus
101mg · 14% DV
Copper
0.12mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
288mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 125 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Orbs soup is a tangy soup made with meatballs and vegetables. The available description does not point to a particular regional origin, so it is best described by its ingredients rather than assigned to a specific cuisine. Recipes can vary in how they balance the sourness and the vegetables.
Serve it hot as a starter or as a simple light meal, with bread for dipping. The vegetable-and-broth base keeps the soup relatively light, while the meatballs provide protein. For a balanced meal, pair a bowl with a green salad; if you want something more filling, add bread or another side.
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
1.92g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.28g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.77g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.