Freekeh Soup with Meat
The queen of heritage soups in Levantine cooking: roasted, cracked green wheat slow-cooked with meat broth and tender pieces of meat. Freekeh beats rice and bulgur for fibre and protein, giving the soup a moderate glycemic index (≈42) and deep fullness that lasts for hours.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
A complete dish in itself; one bowl with a green salad and a squeeze of lemon makes a balanced Ramadan iftar or winter lunch that helps prevent a sudden energy dip.
Best preparation methods
Wash the freekeh well and soak it briefly before cooking, and use lean veal with natural broth and a pinch of black pepper and cumin, for easier digestion and its natural smoky flavour.
Important Nutritional Note
Freekeh contains excellent prebiotic fibre that supports gut health, but because it is green wheat, it is not suitable for people with a wheat allergy or coeliac disease.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (250 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 70 kcal | 175 kcal |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 9.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 9 g | 22.5 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 6.5 g | 16.2 g |
| Fat | 1.7 g | 4.2 g |
| Dietary fibre | 2.5 g | 6.2 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 8 (lowest first).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Freekeh Soup with Meat good for weight loss?
It can fit a balanced plan with portion control: a 250 g portion gives 175 kcal, and what matters most is your total daily intake and the rest of the meal.
How does Freekeh Soup with Meat affect blood sugar?
Its glycemic index is 42 (Low), a clinically reviewed estimate rather than a laboratory measurement. A typical 250 g portion has a glycemic load of 6.8 (Low), so the effect of this portion on blood sugar is limited.
What is the nutritional value of a typical portion of Freekeh Soup with Meat?
A typical 250 g portion of Freekeh Soup with Meat provides about 175 kcal, 9.5 g protein, 22.5 g carbohydrate, 4.2 g fat and 6.2 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.