Simple Lentil and Parsnip Soup⏱ 30 min total

Simple Lentil and Parsnip Soup

Per 1 serving · 677 g · 7 ingredients

Calories
449
23%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    29g
    25% of calories
  • Carbs
    83g
    72% of calories
  • Fat
    1.4g
    3% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low fat
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Simple Lentil and Parsnip Soup (677 g) has 449 calories, with 29 g of protein, 83 g of carbohydrates and 1.4 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (72% of calories). It is high in protein (58% DV), dietary fiber (55% DV) and Vitamin C (24% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 88% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
66cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
6.5g
Net carbs
68g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
15g
6.8 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein58%
  • Dietary fiber55%
  • Vitamin C24%
  • Vitamin K25%
  • Thiamine73%
  • Riboflavin (B2)21%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin E14%
  • Choline17%
  • Magnesium18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium88%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    Rinse and drain the lentils; peel and dice the parsnips into bite-size pieces.

  2. 2

    In a large pot, combine the vegetable broth, diced parsnips, and lentils. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Reduce to a gentle simmer, then stir in the dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

  4. 4

    Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the lentils and parsnips are tender, about 20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Adjust seasoning to taste, then ladle into bowls and serve warm.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (677 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A2 μg
0%
Vitamin C21 mg
24%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E2 mg
14%
Vitamin K30 μg
25%
Thiamine1 mg
73%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
21%
Niacin3 mg
20%
Vitamin B61 mg
47%
Folate (B9)528 μg
132%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid3 mg
53%
Choline93 mg
17%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium78 mg
8%
Iron7 mg
88%
Potassium1,147 mg
24%
Magnesium76 mg
18%
Phosphorus343 mg
49%
Zinc4 mg
34%
Copper1 mg
98%
Manganese2 mg
82%
Selenium2 μg
4%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0.1 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid3 g—
Beta carotene27 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose0.3 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Glutamic acid4 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine2 g—
Maltose0.3 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats0.3 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch48 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 449 calories

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

  • 85min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 54min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 37min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 63min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Simple Lentil and Parsnip Soup?

One serving of Simple Lentil and Parsnip Soup (1 serving) has 449 calories, which works out to 66 calories per 100 g. That is about 23% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Simple Lentil and Parsnip Soup high in protein?

It provides a solid 29 g of protein per serving (58% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 25% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Simple Lentil and Parsnip Soup keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 68 g of net carbs and 72% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Simple Lentil and Parsnip Soup?

2014 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Simple Lentil and Parsnip Soup?

6.8 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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