Canh Cà Rốt
Canh Cà Rốt is a light, savory Vietnamese carrot soup, often prepared with a clear broth, minced pork or shrimp, and sometimes tofu. It is a simple, comforting dish commonly served as part of a family meal in Vietnam, providing a balance of vegetables and protein.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This soup is generally low in fat and moderate in carbohydrates, primarily from the carrots. It is a good source of Vitamin A from the carrots and provides minerals like potassium, with a typical serving containing around 120-150 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 130 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Vitamin A | 450 µg RAE |
| Potassium | 380 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Vitamin K | 10 µg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Canh Cà Rốt represents the Vietnamese principle of balancing a meal with a light, vegetable-forward soup to complement richer, drier dishes. Nutritionally, the carrots offer a significant boost of beta-carotene, which the body converts to Vitamin A, essential for eye health.
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