american · Home-cooked bowl
How many calories in a plate of lentil soup?
About 320 kcal for a typical home-cooked bowl.
Lentil soup derives its energy primarily from complex carbohydrates in the lentils themselves. Additional calories come from the vegetables like carrots and onions, and any oil or broth used during preparation.
What each part adds
| Part | Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lentils | 1 cup cooked, 198 g | 230 kcal | 18 g | 40 g | 1 g |
| Carrots | 1 medium, 61 g | 25 kcal | 0 g | 6 g | 0 g |
| Onion | 1/2 medium, 70 g | 28 kcal | 1 g | 7 g | 0 g |
| Olive Oil | 1 tsp, 5 g | 40 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 5 g |
| Whole plate | 1 serving, 334 g | 323 kcal | 19 g | 53 g | 6 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 bacon bits1 tbsp+25 kcal
- Skip olive oil−40 kcal
- Add heavy cream1 tbsp+50 kcal
Cook it lighter · from Thyme, our cookbook appHomemade vegetable lentil soupLoaded with extra vegetables alongside the lentils. Free recipe in the Thyme cookbook.
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