Calorie content of fresh cabbage soup. Cabbage soup: calorie content, recipes

One of the popular types of first courses is cabbage soup. This is one of the varieties of seasoning, multi-ingredient soup. A characteristic feature of this dish is the use of white cabbage.

The appearance of such a dish was noticed back in the days of ancient Rus' in the 9th century. Since then, its popularity has been constantly growing and now cabbage soup remains a regular guest in the daily meals of not only the Slavs, but also Europeans. In modern cooking, there are a large number of ways to prepare cabbage soup. But, a feature of taste that remains unchanged in any interpretation of this dish remains the presence of acid. There are lean and meat cabbage soup, which are divided into full, prefabricated, seedling, fish, daily and green.

Calorie content of cabbage soup

The energy value of cabbage soup is very low and averages 31 calories. If fatty fish or meat are added to the recipe, then the calorie content of such cabbage soup increases significantly. The ratio of the main nutrients in their composition is the following average:

• Protein - 1.9 g.
• Fat - 2.4 g.
• Carbohydrates - 3.3 g.

The level of nutritional and energy values ​​of a given dish is influenced by the cooking technology and ingredients used for it.

Benefits of cabbage soup

The usefulness of cabbage soup for the full functioning of the human body is very high. Cabbage, which is part of it, has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the digestive system. Its high content of fat-soluble vitamins helps normalize lipid metabolism and weight loss. A high level of vitamin C has a beneficial effect on the composition of the blood and its microcirculation, as well as in the treatment of pathologies of infectious and viral etiology.

Harmful cabbage soup

	Product	Kcal	Proteins, g	Fats, g	Angle, g
	Stewed cabbage soup with buckwheat pancakes	56,8	3,5	3,7	2,6
	Cabbage soup with barley	47,6	2,3	3,6	1,6
	Ural-style cabbage soup (with grains)	31,5	0,8	1,8	3,2
	Sorrel cabbage soup	45,3	2,1	3,1	2,4
	Cabbage soup from fresh white cabbage	17,1	0,5	0,8	2,2
	Cabbage soup made from clover and sorrel	116,3	3,3	8,9	6,1
	Sauerkraut cabbage soup	37,2	2	2,8	1
	Green cabbage soup with egg	44,9	1,9	3,2	2,2

Shchi is a traditional Russian dish, it is so familiar to all of us that when we mention Russian cuisine, it is shchi that most often comes to mind. The recipe for cabbage soup in different regions of the country can vary greatly, but the basis of this dish is always cabbage. In this case, the cabbage can be fresh or pickled.

Cabbage soup attracts both lovers of traditional cuisine and adherents of a healthy diet, since the calorie content of cabbage soup is low, and it contains a lot of vitamins and other useful substances. This is an ideal dish for those who are watching their weight, since the caloric content of cabbage soup allows them to be consumed in fairly large volumes, and this will help you lose weight without starving.

Useful properties of cabbage soup

Cabbage soup is very rich in vitamins and fiber. The large amount of cabbage and other vegetables in cabbage soup makes it an indispensable product for normalizing digestion. And given that the calorie content of cabbage soup is minimal, they will help you lose weight and improve digestion at the same time.

If you cook cabbage soup in meat broth, then their calorie content will be slightly higher, but they will be able to provide the body with fats and essential fat-soluble vitamins. Many vitamins can only be dissolved in fats, therefore, due to separate nutrition, they are not absorbed in full, and cabbage soup will help their absorption. In addition, sauerkraut cabbage soup, which is also low in calories, will help you get the required amount of vitamin C during the winter.

Cabbage soup with sorrel or nettle is very useful. The calorie content of fresh cabbage soup prepared according to this recipe is very low, but they contain a lot of vitamins, which makes them one of the best products for those who want to lose weight. Cabbage soup is easily digestible, perfectly satisfies hunger and does not overload the body at all, so if you want to be healthy, well-fed and vigorous, you should eat cabbage soup regularly.

Calorie content of cabbage soup from fresh cabbage

Preparing cabbage soup from fresh cabbage is not difficult, but it will take a little time. To prepare cabbage soup for eight servings you will need 2.5 liters of chicken broth (you can use any other), one carrot, one onion, 300 grams of cabbage, two tomatoes, three potatoes, a little garlic, salt, pepper and about 20 ml of sunflower oil .

The recipe for cabbage soup has existed in Russia for many centuries; it has been prepared since cabbage was brought from Byzantium in the 9th century. Initially, it was a vegetarian dish, it was prepared with mushrooms or vegetable broth, but today we are looking at the calorie content of cabbage soup made from fresh cabbage in chicken broth and the recipe for their preparation.

To prepare tasty and healthy cabbage soup, take chicken broth and bring to a boil, throw in peeled and diced potatoes. Finely chop the onion and grate the carrots on a coarse grater. Pour oil into a frying pan and add carrots and onions, simmer for 10-15 minutes and throw into the pan with the broth with the potatoes. We also send finely shredded cabbage there.

When all the vegetables are almost ready, take the tomatoes and grind them, or grate them, and also pour them into the cabbage soup. After this, add salt and pepper to taste, add garlic and herbs if desired. In a couple of minutes the cabbage soup will be ready. The calorie content of fresh cabbage soup is only 54 kcal per 100 grams, which means that there will be no more than 250 kcal in a plate of cabbage soup. Therefore, the calorie content of fresh cabbage soup allows you to eat it calmly, without fear for your figure.

Making cabbage soup from sauerkraut is also very simple. To prepare six servings of cabbage soup you will need 2.5 liters of meat broth, one carrot, one onion, two potatoes, 300 gr. sauerkraut, approximately 20 ml of sunflower oil, salt, bay leaf, ground black pepper and dill to taste.

Since the basis of sour cabbage soup is sauerkraut, rich in vitamin C, they are simply an indispensable dish in the winter cold. This hearty and vitamin-rich dish is low in calories, making it suitable for those watching their weight.

Before preparing cabbage soup, you need to boil the broth. The calorie content of the sauerkraut cabbage soup also depends on the calorie content of the broth. If your health allows, you can cook thicker broth. We choose chicken broth with minimal calorie content. Peel and cut the potatoes into cubes, and then throw them into the boiling broth. Finely chop the onion and carrots and simmer in a frying pan.

While the potatoes are boiling in the broth, and the onions and carrots are being fried, take the sauerkraut and let it cook separately in a small amount of broth. The cooking time for cabbage depends solely on your taste preferences. If you want the cabbage to be soft, then you need to cook it for a long time, but for those who like it crispy, a few minutes will be enough.

When the potatoes are cooked, throw the contents of the pan and boiled cabbage into the pan, add salt. You cannot cook potatoes and cabbage together, as the potatoes will remain hard due to the acid. Cook everything together for a few more minutes and add spices and herbs. Such cabbage soup is served with sour cream.

The calorie content of cabbage soup per 100 grams depends on the recipe. This article presents the calorie content, fat, protein, and carbohydrate content in soup with fresh sauerkraut, lean cabbage soup and sour cream.

Calorie content of cabbage soup with fresh cabbage per 100 grams is 28 kcal. A 100-gram serving of soup contains:

• 0.43 g protein;
• 2.1 g fat;
• 2 g carbohydrates.

To prepare cabbage soup with fresh cabbage we will need:

• 400 g fresh white cabbage;
• 3 medium-sized potatoes;
• 1 large onion;
• 1 carrot;
• 1 bay leaf;
• 3 allspice peas;
• 1 celery root;
• 2 cloves of garlic;
• 2 tablespoons of tomato paste;
• 1 bunch of dill, parsley;
• 2 liters of water;
• salt to taste.

Cooking steps:

• chop the white cabbage and transfer it to an empty pan;
• cut the potatoes into cubes, pour them into the pan on top of the cabbage;
• finely chop the onion and add to the potatoes and cabbage;
• grate carrots and celery root on a coarse grater, pour into a saucepan;
• add bay leaf, allspice, tomato paste and 350 g of water to the other ingredients;
• cover the resulting mixture with a lid and simmer over low heat;
• turn off the gas, leave the vegetables to brew under the closed lid for 15 minutes;
• pour 2 liters of hot water over the vegetables, add finely chopped greens, garlic squeezed through a press, and chopped onions into the soup;
• bring the soup to a boil.

Fresh cabbage soup is ready! Serve hot.

Sauerkraut cabbage soup: calorie content per 100 grams

The calorie content of sauerkraut cabbage soup per 100 grams is 43 kcal. In a 100 gram serving of soup:

• 2.34 g protein;
• 2.61 g fat;
• 3.8 g carbohydrates.

To make such cabbage soup, you need the following ingredients:

• 300 g sauerkraut;
• 2 potatoes;
• 1 onion;
• 1 carrot;
• bay leaf – 1 pc.;
• pepper, salt to taste;
• 700 g millet;
• a little vegetable oil;
• greenery.

Steps for preparing cabbage soup from sauerkraut:

• heat the frying pan over medium heat, add a little vegetable oil, squeeze out the juice from the sauerkraut, place the squeezed cabbage in the frying pan;
• simmer the cabbage until tender over low heat, after simmering, simmer for 10 minutes under a closed lid;
• finely chop the onion;
• grate carrots on a coarse grater;
• cut potatoes into cubes;
• put carrots, onions, potatoes, washed millet, spices, salt in a pan;
• add water level with the food, simmer the ingredients in a saucepan over low heat, then leave under a closed lid with the heat off for 15 minutes;
• add cabbage and boiling water to the pan. Bring the cabbage soup to a boil, add chopped herbs.

Calorie content of lean cabbage soup from fresh cabbage per 100 grams

The calorie content of lean cabbage soup per 100 grams is 18 kcal. In a 100 gram serving of soup:

• 0.5 g protein;
• 0.8 g fat;
• 2.3 g carbohydrates.

To make lean cabbage soup, you need the following products:

• 350 g porcini mushrooms;
• 4 potatoes;
• 300 g fresh white cabbage;
• 2 small onions;
• half 1 piece sweet pepper;
• spices, salt to taste;
• a little sunflower oil.

Cooking steps:

• cut peeled and washed potatoes into cubes;
• pour the potatoes into a saucepan, add water, and place on medium heat;
• shred cabbage;
• cut porcini mushrooms, onions into small cubes, half a sweet pepper;
• grate the carrots;
• pour cabbage into boiling potatoes and cook for 10 minutes;
• At this time, fry the onions and carrots in a frying pan in vegetable oil. A little later, add mushrooms to the frying;
• pour the roast into a pan with cabbage and potatoes;
• add pepper to boiled cabbage soup;
• after boiling the vegetables, add seasoning and salt to the cabbage soup;
• Boil the cabbage soup over low heat for 10 minutes.

The soup is ready! Bon appetit.

Cabbage soup with sour cream: calorie content per 100 grams

The calorie content of cabbage soup with sour cream per 100 grams depends on the recipe for preparing the soup, the amount and type of sour cream added. Let's make simple calculations: one serving of soup contains approximately 250 grams of cabbage soup; usually add 1 tablespoon of sour cream.

Thus, the calorie content of cabbage soup with fresh cabbage and sour cream per 100 grams: for sour cream 10% fat content - 37.1 kcal, for sour cream 20% fat content - 44.48 kcal, for sour cream 25% fat content - 47.92 kcal, for sour cream 30 % fat content – ​​51.44 kcal.

The calorie values ​​for lean cabbage soup and soup with sauerkraut and sour cream differ slightly.

Benefits of cabbage soup

The beneficial properties of cabbage soup include:

• Despite its low calorie content, cabbage soup perfectly satisfies the feeling of hunger. Such soups are often included in the diet during weight loss and dieting;
• sour cabbage soup is saturated with vitamin C, iron, phosphorus, sodium, silicon, calcium, potassium and other vitamins and minerals;

• soup stimulates the functioning of the stomach, intestines, pancreas, and gall bladder;
• the product normalizes metabolism, ensuring effective weight loss;
• With regular consumption of cabbage soup, the level of bad cholesterol decreases and blood sugar levels normalize;
• It is recommended to eat soup to prevent constipation.

Harmful cabbage soup

The harmful properties of cabbage soup include:

• due to the addition of cabbage to soup, cabbage soup provokes disturbances in the gastrointestinal tract in some people, including those accompanied by flatulence and bloating;
• Due to heat treatment, soup vegetables lose a significant part of their nutrients. It is much healthier to eat vegetables raw;
• Cabbage soup should be eaten separately, not mixed with bread and other foods. Otherwise, the functioning of the stomach, intestines, gallbladder and pancreas can be disrupted;
• a dish with sauerkraut is excluded from the diet in case of increased acidity of gastric juice, peptic ulcer of the intestines, stomach, as well as gastritis;
• If sorrel is added to cabbage soup, then contraindications for use will be ulcers, gout, and worsened kidney disease.

Russian cuisine is rich in interesting dishes. One of them is cabbage soup. The main component of the dish is cabbage, both fresh and sour cabbage is used. Today we will talk about cabbage soup made from fresh white cabbage.

Origin of fresh cabbage soup

The dish was born within Russian cuisine and has been known for a long time. Presumably the word “cabbage soup” comes from the Old Russian “s’ti”. This name united all nutritious liquid dishes or thick breads. Cabbage soup is also called: borscht shti, shti, turnip shti, cabbage shti. It is believed that they appeared back in the 19th century, when white cabbage was brought from Byzantium.

The poor population prepared cabbage soup from everything that was at hand: they used meat trimmings, crushed lard, turnips, onions, and rye flour. For the elite, cabbage soup was prepared from meat, cabbage, noble fish, mushrooms, various herbs and roots, and also based on a sour dressing.

During its existence, the recipe for cabbage soup has reached us almost in its original form. The only thing that was removed was the flour-based roux, which added thickness to the soup. The range of spices used has also increased.

Nutritional value of the dish

There are many varieties of cabbage soup, and in order not to calculate the composition of BZHU, you can use ready-made data. All values ​​are calculated per 100 grams of product:

1. Classic cabbage soup - 0.9/2.1/3.1 g
2. From fresh cabbage with chicken and potatoes - 2.1/3.3/2.2 g
3. Soup with beef and tomato paste - 5.7/4.8/3.2 g
4. Pork meat - 1.9/1.0/6.8 g
5. Cabbage soup, which is based on the broth formed when cooking the vegetables included in the soup (zucchini, eggplant) - 0.7/0.3/3.6 g

Calorie content of cabbage soup from fresh cabbage

Since the dish is based on white cabbage, which is a product with fat-burning properties, its nutritional value will be quite low. Let's consider how many calories are contained in fresh cabbage soup prepared according to different recipes:

1. Classic version - 31 kcal.
2. Soup based on white cabbage, cooked in chicken broth with potatoes - 46.5 kcal.
3. Fresh cabbage soup, cooked in meat broth (beef) with the addition of potatoes and tomato paste - 77.5 units.
4. With pork and cabbage - 42.2 kcal.
5. Vegetables in water - 19.1 kcal.
6. Chicken with beans, pink salmon without potatoes - 28.8.
7. A dish cooked with chicken and fish - 28.8.

The calorie content of cabbage soup is very low, so you can safely include them in your diet. They will be especially useful for those who want to lose weight. If this indicator of energy value seems high to you, you can replace fresh cabbage with sour cabbage.