Any lovely low cal soups guys please (uk) Tia

size102b
size102b Posts: 1,370 Member
edited December 1 in Recipes
Hi I'm looking at making soup as bread is so high carb & calories
Anyone got nice soup recipes with macros please ? Plus how long it will keep in the fridge

Much appreciated :)

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  • Scamd83
    Scamd83 Posts: 808 Member
    Bread is high carb/calories? A slice of bread is about 100-130 calories with 15-20 grams of carbs. How little are you eating if that is high?
  • size102b
    size102b Posts: 1,370 Member
    1 slice is that X 2 for s sandwich is 260 calories without a filling
    I'm eating 1500 calories a day I find bread makes me hungry & too high in carbs 18g is average a slice that's 36g on just bread.
    I lose weight better if I don't eat bread.
  • ktekc
    ktekc Posts: 879 Member
    I love olive gardens zupa toscana soup i found a light version here, https://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=1003224 i used chicken sausage instead of turkey though. I froze mine in cup containers so not sure about fridge. Potato texture is a bit wierd after thawing but tastes the same.
  • size102b
    size102b Posts: 1,370 Member
    Thanks @ktekc
  • Scamd83
    Scamd83 Posts: 808 Member
    size102b wrote: »
    1 slice is that X 2 for s sandwich is 260 calories without a filling
    I'm eating 1500 calories a day I find bread makes me hungry & too high in carbs 18g is average a slice that's 36g on just bread.
    I lose weight better if I don't eat bread.

    Just have one slice then if that is too high for you but you really want bread.
  • size102b
    size102b Posts: 1,370 Member
    I don't want bread hence post
  • mdewhirst44
    mdewhirst44 Posts: 1 Member
    Best soups start with a little olive oil, carrots, celery and onions. Sautee until onions are transparent. Add greens, zucchini, cook just a few minutes. Add water, boullion, a can of fire-roasted tomatoes and a can of rinsed, drained black beans or kidney beans. Add salt, pepper, oregano, basil, thyme as desired. Voila, homemade minestrone, healthy and keeps for several days in the fridge. Great for bringing to work.
  • dklibert
    dklibert Posts: 1,196 Member
    Here are some low cal veggie soups. Not sure if the ingredients are UK friendly. I hope you will have substitutions.

    Southwestern Style Vegetable Soup
    Italian Style Vegetable Soup
    Hot and Sour Vegetable Soup
  • hdatres
    hdatres Posts: 635 Member
    ktekc wrote: »
    I love olive gardens zupa toscana soup i found a light version here, https://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=1003224 i used chicken sausage instead of turkey though. I froze mine in cup containers so not sure about fridge. Potato texture is a bit wierd after thawing but tastes the same.

    I've made this myself plenty of times. I thought it would be complicated because it's "olive garden "but it is very simple and my family really enjoys it
  • scrap
    scrap Posts: 19 Member
    Best soups start with a little olive oil, carrots, celery and onions. Sautee until onions are transparent. Add greens, zucchini, cook just a few minutes. Add water, boullion, a can of fire-roasted tomatoes and a can of rinsed, drained black beans or kidney beans. Add salt, pepper, oregano, basil, thyme as desired. Voila, homemade minestrone, healthy and keeps for several days in the fridge. Great for bringing to work.

    I made this soup yesterday with the following changes. Roast cauliflower, zucchini, eggplant in the oven to increase depth of flavor. Add one sweet potato, lg can of tomato juice, low sodium bouillon, and enough water to make it 20 1 cup servings. This will be about 80 cal/cup.
  • Judymnelson
    Judymnelson Posts: 16 Member
    edited April 2016
    Minestrone Soup

    (not sure how long it keeps but Ive had it in the fridge for at least 5 days and it was fine still..

    Ingredients
    2 large carrots, diced
    2 celery ribs, chopped
    1 medium onion, chopped
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1 tablespoon butter
    2 garlic cloves, minced
    2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
    1 cans (14 ounce) no-salt-added tomato sauce
    1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
    1 can (15 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
    1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
    1-1/2 cups frozen green beans Italian style
    1 tablespoon dried basil
    15 fresh parsley flakes
    1 teaspoon dried oregano
    1/2 teaspoon pepper
    1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
    11 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

    In a large saucepan, sauté the carrots, celery and onion in oil and butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.

    Stir in the broth, tomato sauce, beans, tomatoes, basil, parsley, oregano and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add macaroni; cook, uncovered, 6-8 minutes or until macaroni and vegetables are tender.
    Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with cheese.

    Nutritional Facts
    1 cup equals 180 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 443 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 8 g protein.
  • size102b
    size102b Posts: 1,370 Member
    Thanks guys they sound lovely :)
  • Dreamgirl565
    Dreamgirl565 Posts: 1 Member
    Homemade carrot & Orange soup, 8 carrots soften in a pan, add 1 vegtable stock cube, zest of 2 oranges, leave to cook, before finish squeeze the juice of oranges into soup, put in blender & voila. It also freezes really well
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Any stock based soup will do. Add onions, celery, and whatever root vegetables, beans and meats you happen to have around.
  • yessiecruz74
    yessiecruz74 Posts: 1 Member
    Elie Kreiger minestrone soup, add cabbage take away pasta, you can find the recipient online
  • 6pkdreamer
    6pkdreamer Posts: 180 Member
    Morrocan Lentil Soup
    https://spoonwithme.com/2011/01/30/moroccan-lentil-soup/
    I've made this soup- cheap, nutrition. I got 10 serves from this recipe ie about 11/2~2 per cups plate.
    Good for fibre, protein, iron and tasty! Lentils cook very quick also.

    Nutrition Facts
    Servings 10.0
    Amount Per Serving
    kilojoules 870 I think base on 2 cups ie
    % Daily Value *
    Total Fat 3 g 5 %
    Saturated Fat 0 g 2 %
    Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
    Trans Fat 0 g
    Cholesterol 0 mg 0 %
    Sodium 624 mg 26 %
    Potassium 236 mg 7 %
    Total Carbohydrate 34 g 11 %
    Dietary Fiber 9 g 36 %
    Sugars 3 g
    Protein 12 g 24 %
    Vitamin A 22 %
    Vitamin C 19 %
    Calcium 7 %
    Iron 20 %
  • mjwarbeck
    mjwarbeck Posts: 699 Member
    Borscht
    Carrot and lentil
    Thai Sweet potato
    Hot and sour
    Miso
    Any veggie soup
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