american · Home-cooked bowl
How many calories in a bowl of homemade vegetable soup?
About 160 kcal for a typical home-cooked bowl.
Calories come primarily from carbohydrates in vegetables like carrots and potatoes. Added fats from oil or butter contribute significant energy. Broth and water add volume without calories.
What each part adds
| Part | Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrots | 1/2 cup, 71 g | 30 kcal | 0 g | 7 g | 0 g |
| Celery | 1/2 cup, 56 g | 8 kcal | 0 g | 2 g | 0 g |
| Potatoes | 1/2 cup, 75 g | 67 kcal | 1 g | 15 g | 0 g |
| Olive Oil | 1 tsp, 5 g | 40 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 5 g |
| Broth | 1 cup, 240 g | 10 kcal | 1 g | 1 g | 0 g |
| Whole plate | 1 serving, 447 g | 155 kcal | 2 g | 25 g | 5 g |
Estimates for a typical portion. Your plate will differ with portion size and how it is cooked. Not medical advice.
Swaps that change the number
- Add 1 tbsp butter1 tbsp+100 kcal
- Skip olive oil1 tsp−40 kcal
- Add 1/2 cup corn1/2 cup+60 kcal
- Use skim milk instead of cream1/4 cup−25 kcal
Cook it lighter · from Thyme, our cookbook appHomemade zucchini and barley vegetable soupAdds barley for extra fiber alongside the vegetables. Free recipe in the Thyme cookbook.
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