Chicken Gizzard Soup
Chicken Gizzard Soup is a savory, broth-based soup featuring tender, chewy chicken gizzards as the star ingredient. It typically includes a simple broth made with water or stock, aromatics like ginger, garlic, and scallions, and sometimes vegetables such as carrots or leafy greens. This comforting dish is popular in various cuisines, including Chinese, Korean, and Filipino home cooking.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
The soup is a high-protein, low-carbohydrate dish, with the gizzards providing a significant amount of lean protein and essential minerals. A typical serving is relatively low in calories, generally ranging from 150 to 250 kcal, depending on the broth and added ingredients.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 4 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 8.5 mcg |
| Zinc | 2.8 mg |
| Selenium | 18 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 190 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4.5 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, chicken gizzards are valued in many cuisines for their unique, dense texture and ability to absorb flavors, making them a thrifty and nutritious ingredient. Nutritionally, gizzards are an excellent source of iron and B vitamins, particularly B12, which supports energy metabolism and nerve function.
