Soup Recipes

How to make Rasam at home? South Indian Spicy Soup Recipe

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Learn how to make Rasam (South Indian spicy, flavourful, tamarind soup) with this recipe video. This soup can be served as an appetizer or as a main with some sort of rice dish. Every family has their own rasam recipe and here’s mine 🙂

Ingredients/ Method

-Small piece of tamarind to make tamarind juice- 1/2 cup of water to soak pulp in
– 2-3 tbsp oil
– 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
– 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
– 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
– 1 dried red chilli
– 10-12 dried curry leaves
– 2-3 cloves of garlic chopped
– 1/2 tsp turmeric
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/2 tsp pepper
– 2 small tomatoes
– 3-4 cups of water
– cilantro leaves for garnish

– Begin by soaking small portion of tamarind pulp in water. After about 10-15 mins, remove the pulp and pass the juice through a sieve. Set the juice aside.
– Heat Oil in a pan and fry mustard+cumin seeds. Add asafoetida, curry leaves, dried red chilli (crushed or whole as per your preference), garlic cloves. Fry for 3-4 mins.
– Add tomatoes. Add turmeric. Let tomatoes become tender.
– Add tamarind juice. Mix well. Add water and bring to boil. then let simmer for 4-5 mins.
– Add salt, pepper and garnish with cilantro leaves before serving. Serve warm.

Like South Indian Food? Try Hot and Spicy South Indian style Potatoes and South Indian Style Lentils Curry

 

How to make Vegan Zucchini Soup? Soup of the day

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Bringing to you another vegan, gluten free soup which is creamy, flavourful and easy to make. This coconut zucchini soup is healthy with nutrients from spinach as well. Do give it a try and let us know your experience.

Ingredients/Method

1 large zucchini
1 onion chopped
3-4 cloves of garlic
2 cups of spinach
1 cup of coconut milk
Salt per taste ( I used 1/2 tsp of salt)
1 tsp of cumin seeds
1/2 tsp paprika
1/ tsp seasoning pepper
1-2 cups of water ( more if you want thinner consistency)

Heat some oil in a pan.
Add cumin seeds. Fry them for 30 secs.
Add onions, garlic, salt and paprika. Mix well.
Fry for 3-4 mins.
Add zucchini and mix well. Add spinach. Cook further for 2-3 mins.
Add water and bring to boil. Turn the heat down. Let the mixture cool down.
Blend/Puree everything. Pour the sauce back into the pan and add coconut milk. More water can be added as well if desired.
Bring to boil and let it simmer. Finish off with some seasoning pepper and serve warm.

Like Zucchini? Also try our Zucchini Curry, Zucchini Halwa or Zucchini Chutney or Zucchini Masala

How to make Coconut carrot Soup? Healthy Soup Recipe

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This vegan soup is not only healthy but is quite flavourful and delicious. Perfect for cold chilli winter nights.
Also check out some other tasty soup recipes here.

Ingredients

3-4 carrots
2 tsp salt (adjust per your taste)
1 small onion chopped
2 tbsp of chopped or grated ginger
1/3 rd cup fresh chopped coconut ( feel free to use frozen or dried. might not give the best taste but can be used as a substitute)
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tbsp oil
1-2 tsp red chilli powder ( or paprika)
2 tsp turmeric
3-4 cups of coconut milk
2-3 cups of water
Cilantro for garnish
Seasoning pepper ( as per your taste)

Method:

Peel and chop carrots. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin, mustard and fennel. fry for 30 secs. Add onions, ginger and coconut. Add salt, turmeric and paprika.
Mix well and cook for 3-4 mins. Add carrots. Stir them in and cup of coconut milk.
When carrots are soft, add them into a blender. Add water and coconut milk ( as desired) and blend together. Pour this blend in a pot. Cook for few mins. Adjust the salt and seasoning . Garnish with cilantro and serve with flatbread of your choice.

How to make veg Minestrone Soup – Soup of the day

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Combination of veggies, pasta and beans make this soup very fulfilling. Great comfort food for cold chilly winter nights. You can customize it to suit your own taste and play around with spices in your pantry.

Ingredients

1 cup of beans soaked overnight ( You can also use canned beans)
1 cup of pasta of your choice
2-3 tbsp oil for cooking
1 large chopped onion
3-4 cloves of garlic
Salt per taste ( Tip: add little bit just to get the things going and adjust the seasoning towards the end)
1 tsp paprika
Vegetables I used – 1 small piece of celery, 1 zucchini, 1 carrot, 1 potato
1.5 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp parsley
1 tsp basil
3-4 large tomatoes- fresh
3-4 cups of water
1/2 tsp seasoning pepper

Method:

Soak beans in water overnight. They will quick really fast in the pressure cooker this way.
Begin by boiling pasta along with some salt and oil.When pasta is done, discard the water, drain pasta and set it aside.
Next, heat some oil in a pan and saute onions and garlic along with salt and paprika for 2-3 mins. Mix everything well.
Add vegetables. Add spices.
Mix and cook for 3-4 mins.
Add tomatoes. Stir them in.
Add water. Cover the lid and let everything cook for 2-3 whistles. When the cooker cools down, open the lid and add pasta in. Adjust seasoning. Add pepper and serve warm.

How to make chunky Mushroom soup? Soup recipes

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Hope you guys had a great holiday season. Lets make 2016 even more amazing. If one of your goals in 2016 is to take your health in control then this is a great soup recipe to try because this mushroom soup is not only flavourful, nutritious, easy to make but also helps you in weight management, boosts your immune system and helps in absorption of Vitamin D 🙂

Ingredients (Serves 2-3 people)

250 Gms of Mushrooms
1 small onion
1 large tomatoes
1-2 tbsp of ginger-garlic paste ( or minced ginger/garlic paste)
2-3 tbsp of oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cumin powder
4-5 Stalks of cilantro leaves

Method:

1. Wash and pat dry mushrooms and cut them in small pieces.
2. Chop up onions, tomatoes and mince ginger-garlic paste.
3. Heat oil in the cooker. Once oil is hot, add mustard seeds.
4. Give seeds 30 secs. Add onions, ginger-garlic paste. Mix well.
5. Add Salt, Red chilli pwd and Turmeric. Give everything 2-3 mins. When onions become golden brown, add tomatoes.
6. Let tomatoes cook for 3-4 mins. Add mushrooms and cumin powder. Saute mushrooms for 3-4 mins.
7. Add water and cilantro leaves.
8. Cover the pressure cooker with the lid and cook for 2 whistles. Turn the heat off and let cooker cool down. Once its cool, open the lid and serve soup with sandwich of your choice or enjoy on its own.

How to make Hearty Brown Rice Soup? Soup recipes

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Gluten free, Vegan, Protein rich, Fiber rich and flavourful..this soup will keep you full for hours.

Ingredients/ Method

1 cup of Brown Rice (Soak them in water for 30 mins)
1/2 cup chickpeas soaked overnight
2-3 tbsp oil
1 black cardamom
1 bay leaf
1 cinnamon stick
4 cloves
1 large onion
1 tsp salt (adjust per taste)
1 tsp Red chilli powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp nutmeg
4-5 cups of water
Cilantro leaves for garnish

Method:

– Soak rice for 30 mins. You can use canned chickpeas or if you are using fresh ones (like I am), Soak them in water overnight.
– Heat oil in a cooker. Fry black cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and bay leaf. Give 30 secs. Add onions. Mix well. Give them 2-3 mins.
– Add chick peas. Stir them in. Add salt, cumin powder, red chilli powder and nutmeg.
– Mix and cook for 2-3 mins. Add rice (discard the water they were soaking in). Add water.
– close the lid and cook for 3-4 whistles. Longer if you didn’t presoak the ingredients.
– Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve warm.

How to make Lentils Soup? Soup Recipes

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Gluten free, Vegan, Protein rich, Fiber rich and flavourful..this Lentils soup is easy to make and it stores really well.

Ingredients/ Method

1 cup of Lentils ( yellow and orange daal)
2-3 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 large onion
2 chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp chopped ginger
1 tbsp chopped garlic
1 tsp salt (adjust per taste)
1 tsp Red chilli powder
1 tsp roasted cumin powder
1 tsp turmeric
6 cups of water
Cilantro leaves for garnish

Method:

– Heat oil in a cooker. Add mustard seeds. Give 1-2 mins. Add onions, ginger and garlic. Add spices. Mix well. Give them 3-4 mins.
– Add tomatoes and cook them well. Add lentils. Add 6 cups of water.
-Close the lid and cook for 2-3 whistles. Let the cooker cool down and then open it.
– Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve warm.

How to make Sweet Corn Soup? Soup Recipes

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Sweet Corn Soup which was one considered delicacy is now becoming quite common and here is an easy way to prepare this tasty soup at home.

Ingredients

2-3 tbsp chopped onions
2-3 tbsp oil ( using Avocado Oil)
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Turmeric
1/2 tsp Roasted Cumin Powder
1 tsp Paprika
1/2 cup Chopped Cabbage- carrot
1 cup sweet corn ( I am using frozen corn)
and 1/2 cup corn to cream
1 tbsp corn starch to thicken the soup (optional)
Seasoning Pepper (per taste)- Recommended 1/2 tsp
Green Onions for garnish

Method:

Fry onions in hot oil along with spices for 3-4 mins.
Add cabbage/carrots and saute well.
Next, add corn. Give it 2-3 mins.
Blend half cup of corn with water to make a paste.
Add this mixture into other ingredients. Also, mix 1-2 tbsp corn starch into little bit of water to form a white solution. This is used to thicken the soup. we will add it towards the end.
Add 2 cups of water in the wok. Bring water to a boil. Add corn starch mixture. Let it simmer so that soup can thicken.
Finish off with some seasoning pepper. More salt can be added to adjust the taste.
Garnish with green onions and serve.

How to make Cabbage Soup? Soup Recipes

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Gluten free, vegan and tasty cabbage soup recipe is here, perfect for those who want help managing their weight.

Ingredients/ Method

2 tomatoes
1/2 cup onions
2 tbsp ginger
200 gms cabbage
2-3 tbsp oil for cooking

1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp coriander and 1/2 tsp fennel seeds for making Powder. We will use 1 tsp of this powder in the beginning and 1/2 tsp in the end.

1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp pepper powder
Garnish with green onions
3-4 cups of vegetable broth ( you can substitute with water or make your own broth as well)

Method:

Heat oil in a pot/wok/saucepan. Add ginger.
Add onions. Quickly stir them.
Add 1 tsp of cumin/coriander/fennel powder.
Add 1 tsp salt.
Add paprika. Let onions fry for 3-4 mins.
Add chopped tomatoes. After few mins, add cabbage.
Saute cabbage for 3-4 mins.
Add veg broth. Bring broth to boil. Let it simmer.
Finish off with pepper and cumin/fennel/coriander powder.
Garnish with green onions and serve.

How to make hearty chicken soup at home? Soup Recipes

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Its time to take out that good old slow cooker and try my version of Hearty chicken soup which can be easily customized to suit any taste or budget 🙂 Use whatever spices you have on hand and store the leftovers in an airtight container. This soup freezes well too.

Ingredients/ Method

2-3 tbsp oil
1 large onion
3-4 cloves of garlic
350 gms of Chicken
1-2 large potatoes
2-3 carrots
Spices – 1 bay leaf
Salt per taste
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp oregano
2 tsp parsley
1 tsp sage
1/2 tsp pepper
4-6 cups of water

1. Heat oil in a pan/wok and saute onions, garlic and veggies. I am using potatoes and carrot.
2. Add chicken in slowcooker. Add sauteed ingredients. Then add spices and water and cook on high setting for 4 hrs.
3. Serve with sandwich of your choice.