Vegetable Soup
The traditional bowl of home comfort that mothers make with the first cold breeze: a colourful mix of courgette, carrot, green beans and celery in a light broth. A common question: does vegetable soup raise blood sugar? Its glycemic index is very low (≈30) thanks to its fibre and water, making it an ideal way to start a meal and feel calmly full without energy spikes.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
Start lunch or dinner with a large bowl of vegetable soup; the fibre and warm liquid fill much of the stomach and send natural fullness signals, helping you eat less of the starchy dishes that follow.
Best preparation methods
Cook the vegetables until tender but still slightly crisp, and avoid puréeing them completely; keeping firm pieces of vegetable slows digestion and preserves the natural fibre structure.
Important Nutritional Note
Avoid commercial stock cubes high in sodium and glutamate, and use homemade chicken or meat broth seasoned with turmeric and black pepper for a clean taste that is kind to digestion.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (250 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 67 kcal | 167.5 kcal |
| Protein | 2.4 g | 6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 12 g | 30 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 9.5 g | 23.8 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g | 3.8 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 2 (lowest first).
Smart alternatives from the same family:
Frequently asked questions
Is Vegetable Soup good for weight loss?
It can fit a balanced plan with portion control: a 250 g portion gives 168 kcal, and what matters most is your total daily intake and the rest of the meal.
How does Vegetable Soup affect blood sugar?
Its glycemic index is 30 (Low), a clinically reviewed estimate rather than a laboratory measurement. A typical 250 g portion has a glycemic load of 7.1 (Low), so the effect of this portion on blood sugar is limited.
What is the nutritional value of a typical portion of Vegetable Soup?
A typical 250 g portion of Vegetable Soup provides about 168 kcal, 6 g protein, 30 g carbohydrate, 3.8 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.