How Many Calories for Vegetable Soup?
A 300ml bowl of vegetable soup has around 100-150 calories. Homemade is typically lower (90-120 kcal) because you control the oil. Tesco fresh vegetable soup averages 44 kcal per 100g.
Calories by preparation
| Method | Calories | NOVA |
|---|---|---|
| Homemade vegetable soup (300ml)Control the oil and salt — lowest calorie option | 110 | 1 |
| Shop-bought fresh soup (300ml)Slightly more than homemade due to added fatMost fresh soups contain added cream or oil — NOVA 3. Check for modified starch. | 135 | 3 |
| Tinned soup (half tin, ~200g)Low calorie but check the UPF markersMost tinned soups contain modified starch, sugar, flavourings — NOVA 4 | 100 | 4 |
Nutrition per 100g
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 47.5 kcal / 199 kJ | 47.5 kcal |
| Protein | 2.4g | 2.4g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.9g | 5.9g |
| of which sugars | 2.2g | — |
| Fat | 1.1g | 1.1g |
| of which saturated | 0.3g | — |
| Fibre | 1.4g | — |
| Salt | 0.5g | — |
Serving size: 1 half tin (~200g) · Source: Tesco product page, October 2025
Glucose impact
Low
Glucose risk
Vegetable soup is typically low GI due to the vegetable fibre and liquid content. Exceptions: soups with potato, parsnip, or added sugar can be medium GI.
Processing level
Homemade soup from fresh vegetables is NOVA 1. Shop-bought fresh soups are typically NOVA 3. Tinned soups often cross into NOVA 4 with modified starch, sugar, and flavourings.
Vegetable Soup at Tesco
Source: Tesco product page, October 2025
*Prices were correct at the time of collection and may have since changed. Check Tesco.com for current pricing.
What to watch for when shopping
Tinned soup ranges from NOVA 2 (simple recipes) to NOVA 4 (cream soups with modified starch, flavourings, emulsifiers). Fresh chilled soups tend to be NOVA 2-3. A half-tin (200g) has 80-120 kcal for vegetable soup, 150-200 kcal for cream-based. Homemade soup from fresh vegetables is NOVA 1 and the cheapest option per serving.
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