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Low-calorie, fiber-rich vegetable soup with a tangy sumac note
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Sumac vegetable soup (240 g) has 77 calories. That works out to 32 calories per 100 g. It contains 13.4 g of carbs, 2.9 g of protein, 1.7 g of fat and 3.4 g of fiber. Its 33.6 µg of Vitamin K covers 28% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
77
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
13.4g
· 5% DV
Protein
2.9g
· 6% DV
Fat
1.7g
· 2% DV
Fiber
3.4g
· 12% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 67% · Protein 14% · Fat 19%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 77 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.7 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.24 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 504 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13.4 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% |
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% |
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 | 77 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (mini) | 15 g | 5 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 32 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 48 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 58 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 80 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 320 g | 102 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 500 g | 160 kcal |
Calculated from 32 calories per 100 g.
Sumac vegetable soup is a vegetable-based soup seasoned with sumac, which gives it a tangy, lemony flavor. Recipes vary, but common additions include onion, carrots, potatoes, zucchini, or tomatoes.
To make sumac vegetable soup, cook chopped vegetables in water or stock until tender, then season with sumac. Add the sumac near the end so its bright, tart flavor remains noticeable, and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Onion, carrots, potatoes, zucchini, and tomatoes all work well in sumac vegetable soup. You can use other seasonal vegetables too; cut them into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly.
Add sumac to sumac vegetable soup near the end of cooking. This helps preserve its tangy aroma, which can fade during prolonged simmering. Stir in a little at a time and taste before adding more.
Yes, you can use whole sumac berries in sumac vegetable soup, but steep them in hot water first and strain the liquid. Adding the berries directly can leave tough pieces in the finished soup.
Sumac vegetable soup keeps for 3–4 days in the refrigerator when cooled and stored in a covered container. Refrigerate it promptly, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat until thoroughly hot.
Yes, sumac vegetable soup can be frozen in airtight, portion-sized containers once it has cooled. Thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat gently; soups containing potatoes may have a softer or grainier texture after freezing.
Sumac vegetable soup can taste bitter if you use too much sumac or sumac that has lost its freshness. Add the spice gradually and taste as you go; avoid simmering the soup for a long time after seasoning.
Crusty bread, a simple salad, or roasted vegetables pair well with sumac vegetable soup. For a more substantial meal, serve it with rice or bulgur, and taste the soup before adding extra sumac at the table.
Sumac vegetable soup can be a nutritious way to eat a variety of vegetables. Its overall nutritional value depends on the ingredients and how it is prepared, so adding plenty of vegetables and limiting excess salt keeps the focus on their flavor.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
33.6µg · 28% DV
Vitamin A
228µg · 25% DV
Vitamin C
16.32mg · 18% DV
B6
0.17mg · 10% DV
Minerals
Sodium
504mg · 22% DV
Copper
0.12mg · 13% DV
Manganese
0.29mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
408mg · 12% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Sumac vegetable soup brings together assorted vegetables simmered in water or stock, with sumac adding a tart, gently fruity note. Sumac is widely used in Turkish and Middle Eastern cooking, and gives the broth a bright edge without making the soup taste like a lemon-based dish. The vegetables can vary with the season and what is on hand.
Serve it hot as a starter or a light lunch, with crusty bread; a spoonful of yoghurt or a side of grains can make the meal more substantial. It is mostly vegetable-based, with fibre and relatively little energy: 100 g provides 32 calories. For a lighter bowl, use plenty of vegetables and keep added oil modest.
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.
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
0.24g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.38g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.5g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.