Broccoli Soup
The jewel of green soups: broccoli florets turned into a smooth soup full of antioxidants and sulforaphane. Broccoli is very low in carbohydrate and rich in fibre, giving the soup a very low glycemic index (≈25) and an excellent effect on steady blood sugar and fullness.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
An unbeatable choice for a warm, light dinner that helps you unwind; with a boiled egg or a piece of natural cheese it makes a complete evening meal that helps prevent waking up hungry.
Best preparation methods
Steam the florets for just a few minutes before blending them with a light chicken broth and a crushed garlic clove, to keep their emerald colour and heat-sensitive vitamin C.
Important Nutritional Note
Don't thicken the soup with potato; instead blend part of the broccoli itself, including the peeled stalk, for a naturally thick texture without refined starch.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (250 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 89 kcal | 222.5 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g | 11.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10 g | 25 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 7.2 g | 18 g |
| Fat | 4 g | 10 g |
| Dietary fibre | 2.8 g | 7 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
Among the foods in Soups & home-cooked dishes with a glycemic index (14), it ranks 1 (lowest first). This is one of the lowest-GI foods in its group.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Broccoli Soup good for weight loss?
It can fit a balanced plan with portion control: a 250 g portion gives 222 kcal, and what matters most is your total daily intake and the rest of the meal.
How does Broccoli Soup affect blood sugar?
Its glycemic index is 25 (Low), a clinically reviewed estimate rather than a laboratory measurement. A typical 250 g portion has a glycemic load of 4.5 (Low), so the effect of this portion on blood sugar is limited.
What is the nutritional value of a typical portion of Broccoli Soup?
A typical 250 g portion of Broccoli Soup provides about 222 kcal, 11.2 g protein, 25 g carbohydrate, 10 g fat and 7 g fibre.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.