Bread Bowl for Soup

A bread bowl for soup is a hollowed-out round loaf of bread, typically sourdough or a rustic boule, that is filled with a thick, creamy soup like clam chowder or broccoli cheddar. The bread serves as both an edible container and a complementary side, allowing you to eat the soup and then dip or eat the soaked bread walls.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is very high in carbohydrates from the bread and can be high in fat and sodium depending on the soup, with a rough calorie range of 400-800 per serving. It provides energy from carbs, some protein, and depending on the soup, key nutrients like calcium or vitamins from vegetables.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	550 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	72 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	1200 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Calcium	150 mg
Iron	4 mg
Vitamin A	300 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	10 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.5 mg
Niacin (B3)	5 mg
Folate	100 mcg DFE

Per 1 bread bowl (approx. 280 g, including bread and soup) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a iconic and comforting dish associated with American coastal and San Francisco cuisine, turning a simple meal into an interactive experience. Nutritionally, it's unique because the bread acts as a functional, edible vessel that soaks up the soup's flavors, reducing waste and adding texture.