american · Home-cooked bowl
How many calories in a bowl of zucchini soup?
About 250 kcal for a typical home-cooked bowl.
Calories come primarily from the olive oil used for sautéing and the heavy cream added for richness. The zucchini itself contributes minimal energy due to its high water content and low density.
What each part adds
| Part | Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zucchini | 1.5 cups chopped, 150 g | 30 kcal | 2 g | 6 g | 0 g |
| Olive oil | 1 tbsp, 14 g | 120 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 14 g |
| Heavy cream | 2 tbsp, 30 g | 50 kcal | 0 g | 1 g | 5 g |
| Onion | 0.5 cup diced, 80 g | 32 kcal | 1 g | 8 g | 0 g |
| Chicken broth | 1.5 cups, 360 g | 15 kcal | 3 g | 1 g | 0 g |
| Whole plate | 1 serving, 634 g | 247 kcal | 6 g | 16 g | 19 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
- Use coconut milk instead of heavy cream2 tbsp−20 kcal
- Add 1 tbsp butter for richness1 tbsp+100 kcal
- Use 1 tbsp less olive oil1 tbsp−120 kcal
- Add 1 oz cheddar cheese topping1 oz+110 kcal
Cook it lighter · from Thyme, our cookbook appHomemade zucchini and barley soupAdds barley alongside the zucchini for extra fiber. Free recipe in the Thyme cookbook.
Open the recipe in Thyme