Soups are a unique dish, without false modesty. Very nourishing, hot, nutritious, they contain many useful substances and vitamins, and each soup has certain beneficial properties: borscht is good for anemia, pea soup improves digestion and promotes hair and nail growth, mushroom soup saturates the body with magnesium, vegetable soup burns fats and serves as a valuable source of vitamins and fiber; rice or oatmeal soup is useful for cleansing the body; chicken soup will be appreciated by athletes, pregnant women, and teenagers.

A plate of soup eaten at lunch satisfies hunger for 3-4 hours, while the calorie content of soups is quite low. Of course, fatty, thick, rich soups with meat, potatoes, grains, pasta, and fried foods contain a lot of calories, but most soups are still low-calorie dishes. For example, a cup of Ukrainian borscht seasoned with sour cream will contain no more than 200 kcal.

In addition to being low in calories, soups have many other valuable properties: they contain many nutrients, incl. amino acids necessary for our body, they contain many vitamins and mineral compounds, they improve digestion and speed up metabolism.

It is certainly possible to lose weight with soups, but there are additional requirements for weight loss soups. The calorie content of soups for weight loss should be minimal, so they are boiled in vegetable or low-fat (second) chicken broth without potatoes. Vegetables are not fried before adding to the soup, salt is used minimally, but spices that promote fat burning are used liberally - chili pepper, ginger, curry, turmeric, garlic, etc. To lose weight with soup, you need to eat it at least once a day, and soup diets involve eating soup for weight loss 3-5 times a day. The only drinks allowed are pure water and unsweetened green tea. So you can lose 5-8 kg in a week with soup.

How many calories are in soups

As mentioned above, the calorie content of soups varies. Several factors influence how many calories a soup contains:

• caloric content (fat content) of the broth;
• calorie content of ingredients used for soup;
• the method of processing the ingredients (whether they are fried in oil or not before putting them in the pan, etc.);
• calorie content of soup dressing, if any (sour cream, mayonnaise).

We present to you approximate information about how many calories are in the soups we most consume.

The calorie content of borscht is approximately 35 kcal per 100 g (excluding the sour cream with which you season this soup). Beetroot contains 29 kcal per 100 g. The calorie content of pea soup is 66 kcal per 100 g, and that of fresh green pea soup is 57 kcal per 100 g. The calorie content of mushroom soup is approximately 26 kcal per 100 g, and that of cauliflower soup is 27 kcal per 100 g.

The calorie content of vegetable soup is 25-28 kcal per 100 g, and the calorie content of the same vegetable soup seasoned with sour cream is about 40 kcal per 100 g. The calorie content of noodle soup with 3.2% milk is 66 kcal. Bean soup contains 66 kcal per 100 g, tomato soup contains only 11 kcal per 100 g. The calorie content of cabbage soup is about 28-32 kcal per 100 g (excluding sour cream), the calorie content of pickle soup and fish soup is the same, about 46 kcal per 100 g. The calorie content of okroshka made with kvass is 52 kcal per 100 g, and that made with kefir is 47 kcal per 100 g.

The calorie content of chicken noodle soup is 62 kcal per 100 g. 100 g of rich mushroom soup contains 83 kcal. The calorie content of meat solyanka is 68 kcal per 100 g, the calorie content of mushroom puree soup with potatoes is 50 kcal per 100 g, the calorie content of lentil soup is 67 kcal per 100 g, the calorie content of bean soup with potatoes is 72 kcal per 100 g. The calorie content of soup with meatballs from meat is 57 kcal per 100 g, and the calorie content of soup with fish meatballs is 48 kcal per 100 g. The calorie content of mashed potato soup is 55 kcal per 100 g.

The calorie content of kharcho soup is 112 kcal per 100 g, 100 g of shurpa contains 78 kcal, and 100 g of khinkal soup contains 124 kcal. The calorie content of green pea puree soup is 82 kcal per 100 g.

You can reduce the calorie content of soups quite easily - avoid frying vegetables in oil, buy lean meat for soup, and cook it only in the second broth. Potatoes can be replaced with beans, and add more vegetables to the soup.

Recipes for the most delicious soups

Eggplant puree soup is ideal for a diet. Take 600 g of fresh eggplant, 1 onion, a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, 2 cloves of garlic, fresh thyme, salt, and olive oil to taste in 500 ml of water. Chop the eggplants, thyme, garlic, mix it all, add vinegar and fry in olive oil in a frying pan until tender. Separately, fry the crushed garlic and onion in oil in a saucepan, add the eggplants, cover with water and cook for 20 minutes, then grind in a blender. The calorie content of eggplant puree soup is 18 kcal per 100 g.

Hearty chicken noodle soup is not suitable for dietary nutrition, but it is quite suitable for recharging your strength and energy. For 3 legs, take 3 potatoes, half a glass of noodles, an onion, a carrot, a bunch of fresh herbs, pepper, and salt to taste. Put the legs to cook, after the water boils, put the unpeeled, cleanly washed onion into the pan. After 30 minutes, take it out, put the carrots cut into small cubes into the pan, and 5 minutes after that - the potatoes. Cook for another 15 minutes, add vermicelli and cook for another 15 minutes. Add the spices, turn off the soup and let it sit for 10 minutes before serving. The calorie content of soup with noodles and chicken is 132 kcal per 100 g.

Very tasty and healthy tomato soup with meatballs. For 2.5 liters of meat broth you will need 500 g of tomatoes, 400 g of onions, 300 g of minced meat, a glass of 40% cream, 100 g of vermicelli, 4 tablespoons of tomato paste, a tablespoon of red pepper, 2 bay leaves, salt , herbs, spices to taste. Add bay leaf to the broth and put on fire, add spices, pepper and onions cut into quarters. Cook for 20 minutes.

Take the minced meat, make small meatballs from it and put them in the pan. Add chopped tomatoes and tomato paste, stir, add vermicelli. When the water boils, turn on low heat and cook for 10 minutes, stirring. Then add salt and pepper. When the soup is ready, add cream and fresh parsley. Serve the soup with hot white toast or crispy fresh bread. The calorie content of soup with meatballs and tomatoes is 55 kcal per 100 g.

Anyone who loves mushroom soup will appreciate this recipe. Take 4 potatoes, 1 onion, 100 g vermicelli, 60 g dried porcini mushrooms, carrots, spices and salt to taste. Soak the mushrooms for 10-15 minutes, then drain the water. Place a pot of water on a hot stove. Chop the onion, grate the carrots on a coarse grater and fry them together in olive oil. When the water in the pan boils, add mushrooms and fried onions and carrots. Place peeled and chopped potatoes there. After 15-20 minutes, add vermicelli, herbs, spices, salt to the pan, turn off the heat and leave for 10-15 minutes. The soup is served with sour cream and herbs. Calorie content of soup with noodles and mushrooms is 110 kcal per 100 g.

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Puree soups have a fairly high nutritional value, so they are superior in calorie content to traditional light soups. Thick, creamy dishes contain more proteins, fats and carbohydrates, although they are prepared from similar products.

Composition of puree soups

Almost any ingredients can be added to so-called cream soups, and this directly affects their composition and BJU. The first dish can be more calorie or dietary, so everyone chooses the appropriate cooking recipe.

The dish consists mainly of vegetables: cabbage, carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions and garlic. A little vegetable oil (preferably olive) is also added so that the puree soup does not turn out lean and tasteless.

The broth itself can be cooked with vegetables or meat. If you take chicken breast or beef, you will get a less nutritious dish, and pork broth will increase the calorie content of the puree soup to 150-200 kcal.

The composition may also include such non-standard ingredients as cod liver. It will increase the fat content of even the leanest vegetable soup more than butter or heavy cream, which is often used.

Calorie content of puree soups

Calories and nutritional value of pureed soups per 100 g of dish depend on the ingredients used for preparation. Let's consider the energy value of dishes prepared according to several of the most popular recipes:

• pumpkin soup puree contains 93 kcal per 100 grams;
• broccoli puree soup - 85 kcal;
• cauliflower dish - 33 kcal (the most dietary among all);
• The calorie content of mashed potato soup is higher - about 45 kcal;
• mushroom soup from champignons - 85 kcal per 100 g;
• tomato puree soup - 40 kcal;
• from carrots - 70 kcal;
• from lentils, peas or beans - 50-55 kcal;
• celery puree soup - 45 kcal;
• soup made from many different vegetables - 50-60 kcal;
• with the addition of chicken or turkey - 90 kcal;
• with chicken liver - 85 kcal;
• with rice cereal - 55 kcal per 100 grams.

As you can see, the calorie content of the finished dish varies. It all depends on what exactly you add to the pan.

The ratio of proteins, fats and carbohydrates in puree soups also depends on the ingredients. The table will help you figure it out:

For 100 g of soup	Squirrels	Fats	Carbohydrates
pumpkin puree soup	3.5	4.5	10
from broccoli	2	4	14
with tomatoes	2	3	1.5
from carrots	4	2	9
with champignons	8	2	3
potato	2	3	16
with poultry	6	7	4
with rice	1.5	1.5	8
pea	1	3	8

As you can see, even puree soup with meat and cream, just with meat or made from potatoes does not contain so much fat that you should refuse this dish when losing weight.

In general, cream is usually added solely for taste. By removing them from the recipe, you will reduce the calorie content and reduce the fat content of the dish.

Cooking principles

All vegetable puree soups and dishes with meat or the addition of cereals are prepared according to the same principle: using a blender and almost any ingredients. If the minimum calorie content of mushroom soup per 100 g is important, use champignons, and if the number of calories does not matter, take porcini, saffron milk caps or any other edible mushrooms.

If the recipe includes potatoes, choose a soft-cooked variety, and to add richness to the dish, add cereal (rice can be used). Cut all ingredients into cubes so they cook evenly.

Vegetables need to be filled with water, brought to a boil and cooked for several minutes, depending on the ingredients. Tomatoes, cauliflower and broccoli cook faster, while peas, chicken and carrots take longer.

When preparing vegetable soup, fry the onion in a frying pan until golden brown - this will add a unique aroma. Cauliflower and broccoli should be separated into inflorescences before cooking, and carrots can be grated on a coarse grater.

Just cut the potatoes and zucchini into cubes. Garlic, parsley, and dill are added last. Salt and pepper to taste. When grinding with a blender, add cream or vegetable oil to add tenderness to the taste.

As you can see, there is nothing complicated in making puree soups. Use whatever ingredients you have in the fridge and you'll be good to go. The low calorie content of this dish will not affect your figure!

Soups of various types are traditional for Russian cuisine. In the old days, in peasant families, “pottage,” seasoned with various herbs and roots, was the main everyday dish, which was eaten exclusively with wooden spoons. Stews with various cereals, peas, vegetables and noodles were served not only on peasant, but also on merchant and even royal tables for lunch.

The benefits of soups for weight loss

• Vegetable soups contain a lot of useful vitamins and microelements. The cooking process, as opposed to frying or stewing, allows vegetables to preserve as much as possible all their beneficial properties. That is, a minimum of calories and a maximum of nutrients. For example, broths contain a large number of B vitamins, which are responsible for the stability of the nervous system and improve memory. They are also rich in magnesium and zinc, which are responsible for the regeneration of cells and tissues, healthy skin and hair.
• Puree soups made from vegetables have a pleasant consistency, which also promotes better absorption and is beneficial for digestion. They restore fluid balance in the body and normalize blood pressure.
• Chicken broth soup can relieve a cold or flu.

We count the calorie content of soups with meat, fish and mushrooms

We took 300 ml of broth as a unit of measurement. To calculate how many calories are in the soup that you have prepared or are about to cook, add to the number below about 15-20 kcal for vegetables, and another 20-30 kcal if you add potatoes.

If you consume not only broth and vegetables, but also meat, then:

For ease of calculation, we offer a table of calorie content for the most common types of soups:

What is low-calorie Bonn soup made from?

One of the popular low-calorie vegetable soups for weight loss is Bonn soup (about 25-27 calories per 100 ml). It contains no fats, but contains the necessary amount of proteins that will allow you not to lose muscle mass. To prepare it, chop the celery, dill and parsley into a separate bowl, peel the green bell pepper, also wash and peel two medium tomatoes, three onions and regular or salad cabbage. Cut everything, put it in a saucepan and cook until done. Parsley and dill can be added last.

It became famous due to its ease of preparation and its fat-burning properties. It can be eaten at any time of the day because it is so low in calories that it is impossible to over-eat. For example, nutritionists in the American state of Minnesota noticed that their patients, with regular use of this soup, lost up to 2 kg per week. However, this does not mean that you need to eat only this soup and completely exclude other foods, because such an extreme is fraught with a loss of strength.

Calorie content of puree soups

They have greater richness, density than regular dressings or broths, and higher calorie content, since they often contain milk, cream, sour cream or. If you want to keep 180-200 calories per plate, then it is preferable to cook puree soup from cabbage, rhubarb, beets, pumpkin, carrots, zucchini with plenty of fresh or dried herbs. Also, this will not be exceeded in a plate of cream soup made from champignons and seafood, with the exception of cod liver.

We lose weight on soups

If you set out to lose weight and have chosen soups as the basis of your diet, then this is an excellent choice, since you can follow this diet until your weight is ideal or until the result appears: say, minus 2-3 kg per week. Eating soups is an absolutely harmless way to lose weight, suitable for all ages:

1. Your weekly diet should consist of fresh vegetables, in no case fried. If you are making a salad, do not pour too much vegetable oil into it, it is better without any oil at all. Also fresh fruits, any type of fish and seafood, lean meat, for example, boiled beef without fat or boiled chicken.

2. Cook soups either with or without low-fat meat broth. In any case, their main components should be: tomatoes, onions, celery, parsley, dill, corn, green onions or cabbage of any kind.

3. Seasonings from any herbs are allowed; you can also eat ginger, garlic, and add nutmeg to the soup.

4. Don’t add too much salt to soups, just a little bit is better.

5. The fewer minutes the vegetables added to the broth are cooked, the more benefits they will retain.

There is another interesting point that is worth taking note when losing weight: eat soups only with wooden spoons. This tradition came to us from time immemorial, but today it is practically forgotten and spoons are more likely souvenirs bought on excursions to eco-villages. But our ancestors used these cutlery for a reason. Spoons made from apple, rowan, oak or linden will never burn your lips, they will convey all the taste and aroma of the dish, which means they will make the process of losing weight on vegetable soups a pleasant pleasure.