A Soup Calorie Ranking from Lowest to Highest
Written by Daisy Whitbread, MScN
Soups often enter weight loss diet plans, but not all soups are created equal. Which soup to choose? According to the ranking below it is best to choose water-based soups which are lower in fat and calories than cream based soups.
The serving sizes presented below are per 8ounce cup, which is the standard cup use in baking and cooking. Most people will consume 1-2 cups of soup per serving. Below is a ranking of soups by calorie from lowest to highest. Soup broths have the fewest calories, as they also have the fewest ingredients. Other soups low in calories include French onion, chicken noodle, egg drop soup, vegetable soup, and wonton soup. Different recipes can greatly affect the caloric content of any of these soups and unfortunately, the database contains mostly canned soups which are usually less healthy than homemade soups. In general, the more water a soup contains the fewer calories it will have, so if you are dieting, go with watered down soups. For more diet ideas see the article on low-calorie foods.
List of Low Calorie Soups
| # | Name | Calories Per 8oz Cup | Percent Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vegetable Broth | 11 calories (1% DV) | 98% |
| 2 | Chicken Broth | 15 calories (1% DV) | 98% |
| 3 | Beef Broth | 31 calories (2% DV) | 96% |
| 4 | Fish Stock | 37 calories (2% DV) | 97% |
| 5 | French Onion Soup | 45 calories (2% DV) | 91% |
| 6 | Chicken Noodle Soup | 62 calories (3% DV) | 94% |
| 7 | Egg Drop Soup | 65 calories (3% DV) | 93% |
| 8 | Vegetable Soup | 67 calories (3% DV) | 92% |
| 9 | Wonton Soup | 71 calories (4% DV) | 91% |
| 10 | Turkey Vegetable | 72 calories (4% DV) | 93% |
| 11 | Mushroom Barely Soup | 73 calories (4% DV) | 92% |
| 12 | Cream of Potato | 73 calories (4% DV) | 92% |
| 13 | Beef Mushroom | 73 calories (4% DV) | 93% |
| 14 | Tomato Soup | 74 calories (4% DV) | 91% |
| 15 | Manhattan Clam Chowder | 75 calories (4% DV) | 92% |
| 16 | Vegetable Beef | 76 calories (4% DV) | 92% |
| 17 | Ministrone | 82 calories (4% DV) | 91% |
| 18 | Beef Noodle Soup | 83 calories (4% DV) | 92% |
| 19 | Chicken Vegetable Soup | 84 calories (4% DV) | 92% |
| 20 | New England Clam Chowder | 87 calories (4% DV) | 91% |
| 21 | Chicken and Rice Soup | 89 calories (4% DV) | 90% |
| 22 | Homestyle Vegetable Soup | 91 calories (5% DV) | 89% |
| 23 | Hot and Sour Soup | 91 calories (5% DV) | 91% |
| 24 | Cream of Mushroom | 97 calories (5% DV) | 92% |
| 25 | Thai Coconut Curry Soup | 102 calories (5% DV) | 91% |
