american · Home-cooked bowl
How many calories in a plate of vegetable soup?
About 170 kcal for a typical home-cooked bowl.
Calories in vegetable soup come primarily from the natural sugars in vegetables like carrots and corn, and any added fats such as butter or oil used for sautéing. The broth and water add negligible calories, while starches like potatoes contribute carbohydrates.
What each part adds
| Part | Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrots | 0.5 cup, 71 g | 30 kcal | 0 g | 7 g | 0 g |
| Celery | 0.5 cup, 64 g | 8 kcal | 0 g | 2 g | 0 g |
| Potatoes | 0.5 cup, 75 g | 67 kcal | 1 g | 15 g | 0 g |
| Green Beans | 0.5 cup, 75 g | 20 kcal | 1 g | 4 g | 0 g |
| Butter | 1 tsp, 5 g | 34 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 4 g |
| Broth | 1 cup, 240 g | 10 kcal | 1 g | 1 g | 0 g |
| Whole plate | 1 serving, 530 g | 169 kcal | 3 g | 29 g | 4 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 heavy cream2 tbsp+52 kcal
- Omit potatoes0.5 cup−67 kcal
- Add corn0.5 cup+63 kcal
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