Meatball soup. Calorie content per 100-200 grams, 1 serving, BJU with potatoes, noodles, vermicelli, rice. Recipe with photos step by step

How many calories:

=46 kcal.

There are 46 calories in Beef Meatball Soup. per 100 grams.

Beef meatballs are not too fatty, and the only carbohydrates in this dish are potatoes. Therefore, soup can be classified as a low-calorie first course. 100 grams of Beef Meatball Soup contains:

Water - 59 g;
Potatoes - 16 g;
Ground beef for meatballs - 12 g;
Onion - 6 g;
Carrots - 6 g;
Breadcrumbs - 1 g;

Chemical composition of meatball soup

Soup with meatballs (the calorie content of the dish is determined by the ingredients of the recipe), prepared according to the classic recipe, is a source of vitamins, as well as macro- and microelements for the body.

The chemical composition of 100 g of dish looks like this:

vitamins of group A (about 22% of the daily value);
B vitamins (B1 – 1.2%, B2 – 1.6%, B4 – 1.8%, B5 – 1.7%, B6 – 2.4%, B9 – 0.5%, B12 – 3.2% of the daily value);
retinol (about 0.2 mg);
vitamin C (about 0.9% of the daily value);
vitamin D (about 0.5% of the daily value);
vitamin E (about 0.6% of the daily value);
biotin (about 1.3% of the daily value);
vitamin PP (about 2.8% of the daily value).

In addition to the above vitamins, the composition of meatball soup also includes potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, iodine, selenium, zinc and other nutritional elements necessary for the normal functioning of all body systems.

How to lose weight on soups

It is possible to lose up to 5 kg from soups if you follow a special diet for a week. With its help, it is easy to cleanse the body and at the same time improve well-being. It is reliable and comfortable. It can also be performed by people with certain chronic diseases and pregnant women. It is possible to sit on it again without restrictions and until the desired weight is achieved.

For all 7 days you need to eat fresh fruits, vegetables, lean meat and fish, and, of course, soups for weight loss. These include: onion, celery, cabbage, onion-celery, tomato and corn. The main components of such dishes are herbs and vegetables, but very little salt is allowed. It is possible to season with ginger, nutmeg, cardamom, garlic and various herbs if desired.

The process of losing weight on such a diet occurs due to the low calorie content of soups. and due to the fact that the minerals and vitamins contained in greens and vegetables help the body break down calories and burn fat. Vegetable broth perfectly cleanses the liver, removing waste and toxins from it. Onions, celery and parsley destroy fat reserves and require large energy costs to digest them. Carrots, bell peppers and tomatoes are good antioxidants.

The low calorie content of puree soup allows you to freely eat it during the period of weight loss along with others. But for its production it is best to use white or cauliflower, broccoli and young zucchini.

Soup is considered a low-calorie dish, but adding cream, butter, cheese and other high-fat ingredients increases the calorie count. Borscht cooked in water contains less than 40 kcal/100 ml, while Ukrainian borscht with meat prepared according to the classic recipe contains more than 60 kcal/100 ml. Soups made from lentils, peas and beans cannot be called low-calorie, but they contain vegetable protein, which provides a person with a feeling of fullness for a long time.

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The benefits and harms of the dish

Useful properties of meatball soup:

preservation of the nutrients that make up the main ingredients of the dish during cooking (during frying and stewing, most of the vitamins, micro and macroelements are evaporated);
replenishing fluid deficiency in the human body (especially important for those who are not used to drinking water during the day);
stimulates the production of digestive juices necessary for the normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract;
strengthening the immune system (due to the vitamins included in the main ingredients of the soup);
low calorie content;
no need to spend a lot of money buying ingredients to make meatball soup.

Potential harms of meatball soup:

increased stomach acidity (critical for people with acute ulcers or gastritis);
slowing down the process of digesting food;
individual characteristics of the body (for example, rich broth is not recommended for people with kidney and gallbladder diseases).

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The variety of recipes for making soups is simply huge and can be increased endlessly. They are mainly prepared from vegetable mixtures and cooked in meat, mushroom or fish broth. You can add pasta, rice, legumes and all kinds of cereals to them. The low calorie content of soups and the large amount of nutrients they contain indicate their benefits for health and the human figure. With their consumption, the body receives carbohydrates, proteins, fats, ballast substances, potassium, magnesium, iron, vitamins E and group B, as well as beta-carotene.

What determines the energy value of meatball soup?

The energy value of meatball soup depends on several factors:

the type of meat used for mincing and further sculpting meatballs;
richness of the broth (to reduce calorie content, it is recommended to drain the first 3 broths, and cook the soup itself for only 4);
minor ingredients and their calorie content;
method of serving the dish (whether mayonnaise or sour cream is added to the plate of soup);
a method of preparing ingredients for later addition to soup.

How to lose weight on soups

You can lose up to 5 kg from soups if you follow a special diet for a week. With its help, it is easy to cleanse the body and at the same time improve well-being. It is safe and comfortable. It can be observed even by people with certain chronic diseases and pregnant women. You can sit on it again without restrictions and until you reach the desired weight.

For all 7 days you need to eat fresh fruits, vegetables, lean meat and fish, and, of course, soups for weight loss. These include: onion, celery, cabbage, onion-celery, tomato and corn. The main components of such dishes are herbs and vegetables, but very little salt is allowed. You can optionally season with ginger, nutmeg, cardamom, garlic and various herbs.

The process of losing weight on such a diet occurs due to the low calorie content of soups, and also because the minerals and vitamins contained in greens and vegetables help the body break down calories and burn fat. Vegetable broth perfectly cleanses the liver, removing waste and toxins from it. Onions, celery and parsley destroy fat reserves and require significant energy expenditure to digest them. Carrots, bell peppers and tomatoes are excellent antioxidants.

The low calorie content of puree soup allows you to easily eat it during the period of weight loss along with others. However, to prepare it, it is best to use white cabbage or cauliflower, broccoli and young zucchini.

Calorie content per 100, 200 g, 1 serving

Summary table of calorie content of the most popular meatball soup options:

Features of the dish (name)	Calorie content per 100 g	Calorie content per 200 g	Calorie content of 1 serving (350 g)
Poultry meatball soup	45 Kcal	90 Kcal	About 158 Kcal
Pork meatball soup	66 Kcal	132 Kcal	About 231 Kcal
Beef meatball soup	60 Kcal	120 Kcal	About 210 Kcal
Meatball soup with broth	75 Kcal	150 Kcal	About 263 Kcal
Meatball soup on water	30 Kcal	60 Kcal	About 105 Kcal

Cooking process

It’s very easy to prepare rice broth: add meat balls to boiling salted broth, after 7-10 minutes add rice, after another 10 minutes add coarsely chopped onions and carrots, as well as potatoes. Vegetables along with meatballs and rice need to be cooked until tender, that is, another 15-20 minutes. At the end of cooking, the soup is seasoned with finely chopped herbs, preferably parsley and dill. The first dish turns out to be very tender, aromatic, tasty and satisfying. Kids and adults love him.

The classic recipe can be varied at the discretion of the housewife:

instead, take just water (then the calorie content of the meatball soup will be much lower) or mushroom broth;
meat balls can be from any pork or turkey;
You can use celery or parsley root as seasonings;
rice can be omitted or replaced with buckwheat, oatmeal;
the finished dish can be seasoned with sour cream (the calorie content of the soup with meatballs will be much higher than the base).

Using these little tricks, the housewife can diversify the kitchen and every time surprise her loved ones with new shades of a seemingly familiar dish.

Delicious meatball soup recipes for regular and diet menus

The soup recipe should be selected taking into account the energy value, as well as the ingredients included in the dish.

Potato soup with meatballs

To prepare potato soup with meatballs you will need:

Ingredient name	Required amount
Filtered water	2 l
Minced pork and beef	400 g
Potato	5 pieces. small size
Carrot	1 PC. large size
Onion	1 PC.
Greens (dill, parsley, etc.)	To taste and optional
Sunflower oil	10 g
Spices (red pepper, black pepper, etc.)	To taste and optional

The algorithm for preparing potato soup with meatballs looks like this:

First of all, you need to make the meatballs. To do this, place the minced meat in a separate bowl, add spices to it and mix thoroughly.
After this, you need to roll the minced meat into small balls and place them in the freezer for 15 minutes.
Next, you need to pour the required amount of water into the pan, then put it on the fire and bring to a boil.
While the water is boiling, you need to wash, peel the potatoes, and then cut them into small cubes.
When the water boils, add potatoes to it, add salt, and bring to a boil again, stirring occasionally.
Then you need to fry it in a frying pan using carrots, onions and sunflower oil.
When the water and potatoes boil, place the roasted vegetables and meatballs in the pan, and then add spices and herbs (optional).
The optimal time for preparing soup is 15 – 20 minutes.

Pea soup with meatballs

To prepare pea soup with meatballs you will need:

Ingredient name	Required amount
Peas	200 g
Potato	3 pcs. large size
Carrot	1 PC. medium size
Onion	1 PC.
Minced pork and beef	300 g
Bay leaf	3 pcs.
Filtered water	1.5 l
Spices (ground pepper, peppercorns)	To taste and optional
Sunflower oil	10 g

The algorithm for preparing pea soup with meatballs looks like this:

First, you need to thoroughly rinse the peas so that as a result of the next draining of the water used to clean them, the water remains clear.
Next, cover the peas with running water and leave for 2-3 hours.
When the peas swell, they should be placed in a saucepan, filled with clean water, and then put on fire.
While the peas are boiling, you need to peel and finely chop the carrots and onions, and then fry the vegetables in a frying pan in oil.
While the peas and vegetables are being brought to the desired state, it is recommended to form meatballs from the minced meat and place them in the freezer for a few minutes.
When the water with peas boils, you need to add fried vegetables, potatoes and minced meat.
All ingredients must be thoroughly mixed, salt and, if desired, added spices.
The optimal cooking time for pea soup with meatballs is 30 minutes.

Lapshevnik with meat balls

A soup with meatballs (the calorie content of the dish must be reduced if the soup is being prepared for an elderly person, a child or a patient with gastritis, ulcers or gastroduodenitis) and noodles is called noodle soup.

To prepare it you will need:

Ingredient name	Required amount
Minced meat of any kind	400 g
Potato	500 g
Carrot	150 g
Onion	100 g
Breadcrumbs	3 tbsp. l.
Vermicelli	Up to 50 g (to taste)
Garlic	3 teeth
Spices (bay leaf, pepper, etc.)	To taste and optional
Salt	Taste

The algorithm for preparing noodle soup with meat balls looks like this:

First, you need to put the minced meat in a separate container, then add finely grated peeled garlic, breadcrumbs, salt and spices to it.
All ingredients then need to be mixed and formed into balls.
Next, fry the carrots and onions in a hot frying pan until golden brown.
While the vegetable frying is being prepared, you need to peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes.
Pour water into a pan of the required size, bring it to a boil, and then add the main ingredients - fried vegetables, potatoes and meat balls.
Cook the soup at this stage for no longer than 15 minutes.
After the specified time has passed, it is recommended to add vermicelli to the soup and add a bay leaf, then let the dish steep under the lid for 10 minutes.

Hearty cheese soup with meatballs

To prepare cheese soup with meatballs you will need:

Ingredient name	Required amount
Minced pork and beef	300 g
Potato	3 pcs. medium size
Carrot	1 PC. large size
Onion	1 PC.
Cheese (preferably hard varieties)	50 g
Spices (pepper, herbs)	To taste and optional
Sunflower oil	10 g

The algorithm for preparing cheese soup with meatballs looks like this:

Filtered water needs to be poured into the pan and brought to a boil.
When the water boils, add peeled and medium-sized potatoes into it. It is recommended to cook the potatoes until fully cooked.
While the potatoes are cooking, carrots and onions must be peeled, finely chopped or grated and placed in a hot frying pan.
When the frying is ready, it should be placed in a pan with water and potatoes.
Next, you need to form meatballs from the minced meat, and then add them to the rest of the ingredients.
It is recommended to stir all the ingredients in the soup and let them sit until they are completely cooked.

The calorie content of soup with meatballs and cheese increases significantly due to the latter
When the soup is ready, you need to add cheese, previously grated on a coarse grater, then cover the contents of the pan with a lid and let sit for at least 10 minutes.

Low-calorie soup with beef meatballs

To prepare low-calorie soup with beef meatballs you will need:

Ingredient name	Required amount
Beef tenderloin	250 g
Filtered water	2 l
Onion	1 PC. medium size
Carrot	1 PC.
Potato	2 pcs. medium size
Semolina	20 g
Sunflower oil	10 g
Butter	30 g
Spices and herbs (peppercorns, ground pepper, herbs, etc.)	To taste and optional
Salt	1-3 pinches

The algorithm for preparing low-calorie soup with beef meatballs looks like this:

First of all, you need to pour water into the pan and then bring it to a boil.
Add peeled onion (whole onion) and spices (optional) to boiling water.
While the onion is cooking, it is recommended to pass the meat through a meat grinder, and add semolina, spices and herbs into the resulting minced meat.
Next, you need to form meatballs from the finished minced meat.
Then you need to remove the onion from the broth and put the meatballs in boiling water.
While the meatballs are cooking, you need to peel the potatoes and carrots, then fry the vegetables until half cooked.
All ingredients should be placed in a saucepan and then cooked for 10-15 minutes. under a closed lid.

To further reduce calorie content, vegetables do not need to be fried.

Diet soup with chicken meatballs

Soup with meatballs (the calorie content of the finished dish can be minimized if you use poultry to prepare meat balls) requires the following for its preparation:

Ingredient name	Required amount
Chicken fillet or turkey fillet	300 g
Green pea	250 g
Carrot	1 PC.
Onion	1 PC.
Garlic	1 PC.
Spices and herbs	To taste and optional
Sunflower oil	1 tbsp. l.

The algorithm for preparing low-calorie beef soup looks like this:

First you need to grind the meat in a meat grinder with onions and garlic, then add spices.
From the finished minced meat you need to form small meatballs.
In a preheated and oiled frying pan, fry the peeled carrots and onions, seasoned with salt and spices (optional).
Next, place the roasted vegetables in a saucepan, add water and bring to a boil.
When the broth boils, place the meatballs in it, stir and continue cooking for another 15 minutes.
After the specified time has passed, add green peas to the soup, then cover the pan with a lid and cook for another 10 minutes.

Water soup with turkey meatballs

To prepare water soup with turkey meatballs you will need:

Ingredient name	Required amount
Potato	2 pcs. medium size
Turkey fillet	400 g
Onion	1 PC.
Carrot	1 PC.
Green pea	170 g
Cauliflower	200 g
Herbs and spices	To taste and optional
Sunflower oil	2 tbsp. l.
Filtered water	1.5 l
Noodles	20 g

The algorithm for preparing water soup with turkey meatballs looks like this:

First of all, you need to wash, peel and cut all the vegetables into small cubes.
Next, pour water into the pan and add potatoes.
When the water boils, you need to reduce the heat, then cook the potatoes until fully cooked.
At this time, you need to pass the meat through a meat grinder, add salt and other spices (optional), and then form meatballs.
When the potatoes are ready, add meatballs to them and then add salt to taste.
While the meatballs are cooking, it is recommended to fry the carrots and onions in a preheated frying pan with sunflower oil.
Next you need to add cauliflower, peas, fried vegetables and noodles to the pan.
The optimal time for preparing soup is 20 minutes.

Light veal meatball soup for children

To prepare veal meatball soup for children you will need:

Ingredient name	Required amount
Filtered water	600 ml
Potato	2 pcs. medium or large size
Onion	1 PC. small size
Carrot	Half 1 large carrot
Minced veal meat	150 g
Salt and herbs to taste and optional

The algorithm for preparing soup with veal meatballs for children looks like this:

First of all, you need to boil water in an enamel pan.
While the water reaches the required state, peel and chop the carrots and onions.
The next step is to peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes.
Next, put all the prepared ingredients in a saucepan, add salt (optional) and cook for 10 minutes.
While the vegetables are cooking, you need to form meatballs from the minced veal.
After the specified time has passed, place the meatballs in the pan with the semi-cooked vegetables.
The optimal cooking time for soup is 20 minutes.

Low-calorie soup with rice and minced fish meatballs

To prepare soup with fish balls you will need:

Ingredient name	Required amount
Fish	1 kg
Carrot	1 PC. medium size
Rice	250 g (cooked)
Chicken egg	1 PC.
Semolina	100 g
Salt and other spices	To taste and optional

The algorithm for preparing soup with fish balls looks like this:

First of all, you need to cook the fish broth by placing the head, tail and fins of the fish in a pan of water.
After the water boils, add peeled and chopped carrots and onions to the pan, and season with spices (optional). Vegetables should be cooked for at least 40 minutes.
Next, you need to strain the broth, after placing the carrots in a separate bowl.
Then you need to place potatoes, rice and pre-formed fish balls into the broth.
The optimal cooking time for soup is 20 minutes.

Recipe for first course with canned fish balls

To prepare soup with canned fish balls you will need:

Ingredient name	Required amount
Potato	3 pcs. medium size
Onion	1 PC.
Carrot	1 PC.
Sunflower oil	2 tbsp. l.
Greenery	To taste and optional
Canned chum salmon in its own juice	1 jar
Egg	1 PC.
Semolina	2 tbsp. l.

The algorithm for preparing soup with canned fish meatballs looks like this:

Add peeled and diced potatoes to boiling salted water. The optimal cooking time is 20 minutes.
Next, fry finely chopped carrots and onions in a preheated frying pan with sunflower oil.
While the vegetables are cooking, you need to form meatballs from canned food, first mashing the pulp with a fork and mixing the resulting minced meat with egg, semolina and spices.
When the onions and carrots are fried, they should be placed in a pan, and then the fish balls should be added.
The optimal cooking time for soup is 30 minutes.

The calorie content of soups, when prepared correctly, is minimal, which makes it possible to include these dishes in the diet of those losing weight, athletes, children, as well as people with gastrointestinal pathologies.

Meatballs added to the soup are prepared easily and quickly, which allows them to be used as the main ingredient in the work process even by people who do not have much cooking experience.

How to reduce calories?

To reduce the energy value of the first dish, you need to adhere to the following rules:

1. Do not fry vegetables.
You should avoid frying or do it with a minimum amount of vegetable oil. Refined sunflower oil contains more than 900 kcal, and unrefined olive oil contains about 850 kcal. Amaranth contains about 700 kcal.
2. Use meat without skin.
It is necessary to remove it from poultry meat before cooking chicken or turkey broth, and clean pork and beef from films, veins and cut off fat.
3. Avoid fatty sauces.
High-calorie mayonnaise should be replaced with low-fat sour cream. When preparing cream soup, you should not use heavy homemade cream, but 10% pasteurized cream. Milk with minimal fat content should be added to milk soup.
4. Drain the first broth.
It is necessary to cook the soup not in the first, but in the second or third broth. To do this, after boiling, drain the water and get clean water, and when it boils, you can add cereals and vegetables.

If cheese is specified in the recipe for the first course, then low-fat varieties should be used. There is no need to add processed cheese (their calorie content is about 300 kcal/100 g).