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Chicken broth soup
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 6 kcal —
- Protein 0.6 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 0.4 g 0%
- Fat 0.2 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0.4 g —
- Sodium 371 mg 16%
- Cholesterol 2 mg 1%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.04 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.06 mg 5%
- Niacin (B3) 0.22 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
- Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0.02 µg 1%
- Choline 1 mg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 4 mg 0%
- Iron 0.07 mg 0%
- Magnesium 1 mg 0%
- Phosphorus 4 mg 0%
- Potassium 18 mg 0%
- Zinc 0.07 mg 1%
- Copper 0.02 mg 2%
- Manganese 0.02 mg 1%
- Selenium 0.4 µg 1%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 6 | 0.6 g | 0.4 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 × cup | 249 g | 15 | 1.6 g | 1.1 g | 0.5 g |
| 2 × cup | 498 g | 30 | 3.2 g | 2.2 g | 1 g |
| ½ × cup | 124.5 g | 7 | 0.8 g | 0.5 g | 0.3 g |
| 3 × cup | 747 g | 45 | 4.8 g | 3.3 g | 1.6 g |
| 4 × cup | 996 g | 60 | 6.4 g | 4.4 g | 2.1 g |
Similar foods
- Vegetable broth soupready to serve5 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken soupcanned, chunky, ready-to-serve71 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken broth or bouillondry267 kcal / 100 g
- Beef broth soupcubed, dry170 kcal / 100 g
- Cream of chicken soupcanned, condensed90 kcal / 100 g
- Poultry bouillonprepared5 kcal / 100 g
- Beef broth or bouillon soupcanned, ready-to-serve7 kcal / 100 g
- Vegetable brothready-to-serve, low sodium4 kcal / 100 g
- Poultry broth or stockdehydrated and reconstituted7 kcal / 100 g
- Cream stock soup sauceready-to-serve62 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Chicken broth soup
How do you make chicken broth soup from scratch?
Simmer chicken pieces or a carcass with onion, carrot, celery and water, skimming the surface as it cooks. Keep it at a gentle simmer for about 1½–2 hours, then strain; cook any raw chicken until its centre reaches 75 °C.
What can you add to chicken broth soup to make it a meal?
Add cooked noodles or rice, shredded chicken and vegetables such as carrots or greens. For a simple noodle soup, simmer the noodles in the broth until just tender, then stir in the cooked chicken near the end so it warms through without drying out.
How long does chicken broth soup keep in the fridge or freezer?
Cool it promptly in shallow containers, refrigerate and use within 3–4 days. Freeze in meal-sized portions for up to 3 months, leaving a little room for expansion; thaw in the fridge and bring it to a simmer before serving.
Can you use chicken broth soup instead of chicken stock?
Yes, especially in soups, sauces and gravy; taste before adding salt, as broth can already be seasoned. Chicken broth soup has 6 kcal per 100 g, while chicken stock soup has 36 kcal per 100 g, so the latter is often a richer base.
What can you use instead of chicken broth soup?
Vegetable broth soup is the easiest swap in soups, rice dishes and sauces, though it gives a less savoury, less meaty flavour. For a more chicken-like taste, use chicken stock or dilute chicken bouillon according to its directions.
How much chicken broth soup is a usual serving?
A bowl or mug of about 250 g is a practical serving on its own; you may want more if it is the main part of a meal. That portion contains 924 mg of sodium.
Is chicken broth soup high in sodium?
It can contribute a noticeable amount: 100 g contains 371 mg of sodium. If you are making it from scratch, salt lightly at first and season after the broth has reduced.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 174536 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
