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Refreshing lemon soup, source of vitamin C, low calorie
In season: Winter · Spring · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Soup with lemon juice (250 g) has 63 calories. That works out to 25 calories per 100 g. It contains 13 g of carbs, 1.8 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 45 mg of Vitamin C covers 50% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 250 g
63
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
13g
· 5% DV
Protein
1.8g
· 4% DV
Fat
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fiber
1.8g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 82% · Protein 11% · Fat 7%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 63 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.08 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 450 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% |
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) | 250 g | 63 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 25 kcal |
| 1 bottle (extra small) | 150 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 150 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 200 g | 50 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 330 g | 83 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 400 g | 100 kcal |
| 1 bottle (extra large) | 500 g | 125 kcal |
| 1 cup (extra large) | 500 g | 125 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 1000 g | 250 kcal |
Calculated from 25 calories per 100 g.
Lemon juice brightens the flavor of soup with lemon juice, adding acidity that can balance rich, salty, or earthy ingredients. Add it gradually near the end of cooking; too much can overpower the broth, and prolonged boiling can dull its fresh aroma.
Yes, but add lemon juice to soup with lemon juice near the end rather than letting it boil for a long time. Stir it in a little at a time and taste as you go, since the right amount depends on the soup’s base.
To keep soup with lemon juice from curdling, especially when it contains dairy or eggs, temper the lemon mixture before adding it. Whisk a little warm soup into the lemon mixture first, then stir it into the pot off the heat or over low heat.
Lentil, chicken, and vegetable soups often taste good with lemon juice because its acidity lifts savory flavors. Add it to the bowl first if you are unsure how it will work with a particular broth, then adjust each serving to taste.
Yes, bottled lemon juice can be used in soup with lemon juice, but fresh juice usually gives a brighter, less processed citrus flavor. Bottled products can taste sharper or more muted, so start with a small splash and adjust after tasting.
If soup with lemon juice is too sour, dilute it with more unsalted broth or an additional portion of the same soup without lemon. Add the extra liquid gradually and taste again; adding sugar may mask the acidity without restoring balance.
Yes, soup with lemon juice can be frozen, though its flavor may seem less fresh after thawing. For the brightest result, freeze the soup before adding lemon, then stir fresh lemon juice into it after reheating. Dairy-based soups may separate.
Soup with lemon juice 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 discard it if it has been left out for an extended time or smells unusual.
Soup with lemon juice can be comforting when you have a cold, and warm broth can help with fluid intake. It does not cure or shorten a cold; choose a mild version if the acidity irritates your throat or stomach.
Yes, creamy soup with lemon juice is possible, but acidity can make cream or milk curdle. Stir in the lemon gradually after lowering the heat, or temper it with a little warm soup first; avoid bringing the finished soup to a hard boil.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
45mg · 50% DV
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
B6
0.1mg · 6% DV
Folate
17.5µg · 4% DV
Minerals
Sodium
450mg · 20% DV
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Magnesium
18mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
125mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Soup with lemon juice describes a broad range of soups finished with fresh lemon, rather than one fixed recipe. The base may be vegetables, legumes, meat or stock, with lemon added to brighten the broth. Its clean, tart flavour cuts through richer ingredients and makes a simple bowl taste especially fresh.
Across the Mediterranean and Middle East, lemon is often squeezed into soup at the table; elsewhere, it works just as well in vegetable or chicken soups, served as a starter or light meal. A vegetable-forward version is generally light, with 25 calories per 100 g. Add the juice near the end of cooking or at the table to keep its fresh aroma, and serve with bread or a more substantial protein-rich side if you want a fuller meal.
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
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.08g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.08g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1.7:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.