Creamy Parsnip and Corn Soup⏱ 30 min total

Creamy Parsnip and Corn Soup

Per 1 serving · 353 g · 7 ingredients

Calories
151
8%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    5.2g
    13% of calories
  • Carbs
    33g
    80% of calories
  • Fat
    1.3g
    7% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low fat
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Creamy Parsnip and Corn Soup (353 g) has 151 calories, with 5.2 g of protein, 33 g of carbohydrates and 1.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (80% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (23% DV), Vitamin C (24% DV) and Vitamin K (21% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 34% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
43cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.4g
Net carbs
27g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
6.5g
9.4 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber23%
  • Vitamin C24%
  • Vitamin K21%
  • Folate (B9)24%
  • Pantothenic acid23%
  • Phosphorus20%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin E11%
  • Thiamine18%
  • Niacin13%
  • Vitamin B614%
  • Iron15%
  • Potassium13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium34%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    Peel and dice the parsnips into 1/2-inch pieces. In a large pot, combine the parsnips with the vegetable broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until the parsnips are tender, about 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in the corn and simmer for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the paprika and thyme and simmer 5 minutes more to meld the flavors.

  5. 5

    Blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy, or leave some texture if you prefer.

  6. 6

    Taste and season with salt and black pepper to your liking. Serve hot.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (353 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A13 μg
1%
Vitamin C22 mg
24%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E2 mg
11%
Vitamin K25 μg
21%
Thiamine0.2 mg
18%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
5%
Niacin2 mg
13%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
14%
Folate (B9)98 μg
24%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
23%
Choline17 mg
3%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium41 mg
4%
Iron1 mg
15%
Potassium620 mg
13%
Magnesium57 mg
13%
Phosphorus137 mg
20%
Zinc1 mg
8%
Copper0.1 mg
16%
Manganese1 mg
29%
Selenium2 μg
4%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene13 μg—
Arginine0.1 g—
Aspartic acid0.2 g—
Beta carotene106 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose2 g—
Glutamic acid0.5 g—
Glycine0.1 g—
Histidine0.1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0.2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0 g—
Monounsaturated fats0.4 g—
Phenylalanine0.1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.4 g—
Proline0.2 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0.1 g—
Starch4 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60.4 g—
Tryptophan0 g—
Tyrosine0.1 g—
Valine0.1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 151 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 29min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 18min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 13min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 21min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Creamy Parsnip and Corn Soup?

One serving of Creamy Parsnip and Corn Soup (1 serving) has 151 calories, which works out to 43 calories per 100 g. That is about 7.6% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Creamy Parsnip and Corn Soup high in protein?

Not especially. It has 5.2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 13% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Creamy Parsnip and Corn Soup keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 27 g of net carbs and 80% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Creamy Parsnip and Corn Soup?

780 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Creamy Parsnip and Corn Soup?

9.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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