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Indian-Style Carrot Ginger Soup

Ingredients (serves 3–4)

  • 4–5 medium carrots, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1–2 inch fresh ginger, sliced
  • 2–3 garlic cloves
  • 1 small tomato (optional, for slight tang)
  • 1–2 green chilies (optional, for heat)
  • 1 tbsp oil or ghee
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½–1 tsp garam masala OR ½ tsp curry powder
  • 1 cup vegetable stock or water (add more as needed)
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander for garnish
  • Optional: 2 tbsp coconut milk for creaminess

🍲 Instructions

1. Sauté the aromatics

  1. Heat oil/ghee in a pot.
  2. Add cumin seeds; let them splutter.
  3. Add onions and sauté until lightly golden.
  4. Add garlic, ginger, and green chilies; sauté 1 minute.

2. Add vegetables & spices

  1. Add carrots and tomato.
  2. Add turmeric, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix well and sauté for 2–3 minutes.

3. Cook

  1. Add stock/water until carrots are just covered.
  2. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer 15–20 minutes until carrots are soft.

4. Blend

  1. Cool slightly and blend until smooth (immersion blender or regular blender).
  2. Return to pot and adjust thickness with water/stock.

5. Season & finish

  1. Add garam masala and simmer 2 minutes.
  2. Stir in coconut milk if using.
  3. Taste and adjust salt/pepper.

🌿 Garnish ideas

  • Coriander leaves
  • A swirl of coconut milk
  • Toasted cumin powder
  • Chili oil or ghee drizzle
  • Croutons or toasted nuts

🔥 Variations

  • Spicy version: add ½ tsp red chili powder while sautéing.
  • Ayurvedic: add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) with cumin.
  • Creamier: add ½ potato while cooking carrots.
  • High-protein: add red lentils (¼ cup) while boiling.

Clear Vegetable Soup (Indian Style) – 1 Serving

Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp oil or ghee
  • 1 garlic clove – finely chopped
  • 1/2 inch ginger – finely chopped or grated
  • 1 small green chili – finely chopped (optional)
  • 2 tbsp onion – finely chopped
  • 2–3 tbsp carrot – finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp cabbage – shredded
  • 2 tbsp capsicum (bell pepper) – finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp beans or peas – optional
  • 1.5 cups water or vegetable stock
  • Salt – to taste
  • Black pepper – to taste
  • 1/4 tsp soy sauce (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp lemon juice or a pinch of chaat masala – for a tangy touch
  • Fresh coriander – chopped, for garnish

🔪 Instructions:

  1. Heat oil or ghee in a small saucepan.
  2. Add ginger, garlic, and green chili. Sauté for 30 seconds.
  3. Add onions and sauté till translucent.
  4. Add all the chopped vegetables and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes on medium heat.
  5. Pour in 1.5 cups water or stock.
  6. Add salt and pepper to taste. Let it simmer for 5–7 minutes until the vegetables are just cooked (still slightly crunchy).
  7. Add soy sauce if using. Simmer another 1–2 minutes.
  8. Turn off the heat. Add lemon juice or chaat masala.
  9. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

🍽️ Serve hot!

Enjoy it as a light meal, appetizer, or side dish.

Would you like a thicker version or want to add noodles or moong dal for extra nutrition?

How to make Chicken Vegetable soup

🍲 Healthy Indian Chicken Vegetable Soup


📝 Ingredients:

For Chicken:

  • 200–250g boneless chicken (preferably breast or thigh)
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • Salt to taste
  • Water to boil

Vegetables (adjust as per preference):

  • 1 small carrot – chopped
  • ½ cup cabbage – shredded
  • ½ cup green beans – chopped
  • ½ small capsicum – chopped (optional)
  • ¼ cup green peas (fresh/frozen)
  • 1 tomato – finely chopped
  • 1 small onion – chopped
  • 1–2 garlic cloves – minced
  • ½ inch ginger – grated

Spices:

  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ tsp garam masala (optional)
  • ½ tsp coriander powder (optional)

Other:

  • 1 tsp olive oil or ghee
  • 3–4 cups water or homemade chicken stock
  • Chopped fresh coriander
  • Lemon juice (for serving)

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

🔹 1. Boil the Chicken:

  • In a pot, add chicken, a pinch of turmeric, salt, and 2 cups water.
  • Boil for 10–12 minutes or until cooked.
  • Remove chicken, shred it, and reserve the stock.

🔹 2. Sauté the Base:

  • In another pot, heat oil or ghee.
  • Add cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
  • Add ginger, garlic, and onion. Sauté until soft and golden.
  • Add tomato and cook until mushy.

🔹 3. Add Veggies & Spices:

  • Add chopped veggies and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
  • Add turmeric, pepper, coriander powder, and a little salt. Mix well.

🔹 4. Add Stock & Simmer:

  • Add the reserved chicken stock and 1–2 more cups water if needed.
  • Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 10–15 minutes until veggies are tender.

🔹 5. Add Chicken & Finish:

  • Add shredded chicken and garam masala (if using).
  • Simmer for another 3–5 minutes.
  • Adjust seasoning, then turn off the heat.

🔹 6. Garnish & Serve:

  • Add chopped coriander and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

Tips for Health Boost:

  • For weight loss: Use lean breast meat and skip ghee; stick to olive oil.
  • For immunity: Add a pinch of black pepper + a little turmeric.
  • Add protein & fiber: Toss in a few soaked lentils or moong dal while boiling chicken.
  • Meal prep? Make a big batch and refrigerate for 2–3 days.

How to make Lentil Soup

🥣 Easy Lentil Soup

You need:

  • 1 cup lentils (red or yellow are easiest)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (chopped)
  • 1 carrot (chopped)
  • 1 tomato (chopped)
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds or powder
  • ½ tsp turmeric (haldi)
  • 1 tsp oil (optional)
  • 4 cups water or vegetable soup (broth)
  • Salt and pepper
  • Lemon juice and coriander (for taste)

How to make:

  1. Heat oil in a pot. Add cumin, onion, and garlic. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
  2. Add carrot and tomato. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
  3. Add lentils, turmeric, and water (or broth).
  4. Cook for 25–30 minutes until lentils are soft.
  5. Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  6. Blend if you like it smooth. Add coriander on top.

Healthy, simple, and tasty!

HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY ONE-POT PASTA SOUP

To make healthy one-pot pasta soup brings together creamy peanut-sesame flavors, spicy undertones, and tender paneer chunks in a rich, hearty broth. It’s a quick, comforting meal perfect for a cozy evening. Packed with protein, healthy fats, and a medley of textures, this soup is a delightful fusion of flavors.

INGREDIENTS FOR HEALTHY ONE-POT PASTA SOUP:-

  • Pasta (penne, spaghetti, or fusilli)*: 100g
  • Paneer (cubed): 150g
  • Peanut butter (unsweetened): 2 tablespoons (30 g)
  • Sesame paste (tahini): 1 tablespoon (15 g)
  • Vegetable broth: 4 cups (960 ml)
  • Coconut milk (optional, for creaminess): 1/2 cup (120 ml)
  • Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free): 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
  • Garlic (minced): 4 cloves (12 g)
  • Ginger (minced): 1 tablespoon (15 g)
  • Carrot (julienned): 1 medium (50 g)
  • Bell pepper (sliced): 1 medium (100 g)
  • Green onions (chopped): 2 stalks (10g)
  • Red chili flakes: 1 teaspoon (2g)
  • Sesame oil: 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
  • Salt and pepper: To taste – Lime juice: 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
  • Fresh cilantro (for garnish): 1 tablespoon (5 g)

PREPARATION METHOD FOR HEALTHY ONE-POT PASTA SOUP:-

1. Cube the paneer and soak it in warm water for 10 minutes to make it soft.

2. Julienne the carrots and slice the bell peppers for even cooking.

3. Mince the ginger and garlic to enhance flavor.

4. Prepare the vegetable broth in advance (homemade or store-bought).

5. Heat Oil: In a large pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, and sauté until fragrant.

6. Add Vegetables: Toss in the julienned carrot and sliced bell peppers. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.

7. Prepare the Broth: Add the peanut butter, sesame paste, soy sauce, and vegetable broth to the pot. Whisk until the peanut butter and sesame paste dissolve completely.

8. Cook the Pasta: Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the pasta. Cook according to the package instructions, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

9. Add Paneer: Once the pasta is almost done, gently add the paneer cubes and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.

10. Finish with Coconut Milk (Optional): Stir in the coconut milk for extra creaminess. Add red chili flakes, salt, and pepper to taste.

11. Add Lime Juice: Once cooked, remove from heat and stir in fresh lime juice.

12. Garnish & Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE PER 100 g: –

Calories: 128 kcal

Protein: 4.8g

Fat: 6g

Carbohydrates: 12g

Fiber: 1.2g

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How to Make Healthy Winter Moringa Soup

MOringa soup

Moringa Soup, a delicious, easy to-make, comforting and highly nutritious. It has huge benefits like anti-inflammatory and immune-strengthening benefits,good for skin,hair.

Drumstickis one of the healthy vegetables that you can include in your diet. It is rich in vitamins, anti oxidants which helps in curing common cold, flu. The anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties of drumstick helps in relieving from asthma, cough, other respiratory problems.

Ingredients-

1.Drumstick- 2 large Drumsticks cut into long pieces & sliced in half

2.Garlic-6-7 clove

3.Onion-1 finely chopped

4.Tofu-200gm

5.Beans-4 tsp chopped

6.Carrot- 1 chopped

7.Green bell peppers-1 chopped

8. salt-as per taste

9. blackpepper-1/2 tsp

10. Mixed herbs-(rosemary,thyme ,oregano)-1/2 tsp

11. 2 teaspoons ghee/oil

Method:-

How to make Morning puree-

  1. In a pressure pan, add 2 cups of moringa stalks or drumsticks
  2. 2.Add enough water to cover the ingredients and pressure cook for 4 whistles (or 5 minutes on low after first whistle)
  3. Mash the moringa and other pressure cooked ingredients in the strainer well using a ladle or large spoon to extract all the pulp through the sieve.
  4. Add water if required to get as much of the pulp
  5. Stir in salt to taste along with ½ teaspoon haldi to the moringa broth and mix well.
  6. Bring to a boil and simmer for just 2-3 minutes.

How to make Moringa soups-

  1. In a Pan add1 tsp oil,6-7 garlic clove minced,saute 200gm tofu.
  2. add chopped onion,beans,carrorts ,green bell peppers.
  3. Mix in moringa puree
  4. add in seasoning like salt,black pepper,mixed herbs.
  5. Serve hot

Nutritional Value:-

Carbs-7.2 gm
Fat-1.9 gm
Protein-6.7gm
calories-71 cal

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How To Prepare Drumstick Soup

The drumstick soup recipe is full of essential nutrients, and low-calorie and carbohydrate drumsticks help regulate blood sugar levels, control hypertension, and boost vitality. Butter added to the soup provides the needed energy, and milk helps to strengthen the bones. Drumstick is probably one such vegetable that is loaded with vitamins and is also very healthy. Drumsticks, also known as moringa, are indeed an excellent addition to any diet. The most popular way to consume drumsticks is with meals, but there are plenty of other ways you can incorporate them into your diet and reap their benefits. Drumsticks are highly nutritious, not only for their protein content; they are also packed with beta-carotene, vitamin C, calcium, potassium, and iron. Make sure to chew the leaves well to assimilate the maximum amount of nutrients. Now let’s get to the drumstick soup recipe.

Drumstick Soup Benefits

1. Protecting and nourishing skin and hair

2. Treating edema

3. Preventing and treating cancer

4. Treating stomach complaints

5. Fighting against bacterial diseases

6. Protecting the liver

7. Making bones healthier

8. Treating asthma

9. Protecting against kidney disorders

10. Treating diabetes

11. Improving eye health

Ingredients –

  • 4 – 5 Fresh drumsticks
  • 1 Small size onion, chopped
  • 5 – 6 Garlic cloves
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 Teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1/4 Cup coriander stalks
  • 1 1/4 Teaspoon rock salt
  • 3 Cup water

Recipe For Drumstick Soup –

  • To prepare the drumstick soup, wash it gently and lightly Peel the drumsticks. Therefor place them on a chalkboard and cut them to approximately 2 inches.
  • Now take some onions, cloves of garlic, and coriander stalks, wash them, and peel and chop them into pieces.
  • Put all the ingredients in a pressure cooker: drumsticks, onions, garlic, bay leaf, coriander stalks, peppercorns, and salt. After that, at last, add water to the pressure cooker and close the lid by allowing for 1-2 whistles.
  • Add water to the pressure cooker and close the lid
  • Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Otherwise, it will spill out if you try to open it immediately, so you need to take precautions.
  • Once the mixture cools, lightly transfer it to a mixer or blender and blend until it has a smooth texture.
  • Place the strainer over a bowl and pass the blender mixture through it using a round spoon so you can get a smooth maximum yield.
  • 9. Transfer in a serving bowl, Serve hot, garnished with the remaining seeds of drumsticks, chopped coriander and sprinkle crushed black peppercorns.
  • Serve hot, garnished with the remaining seeds of drumsticks, chopped coriander and sprinkle crushed black peppercorns.

Macros –

  • Calories: 50 kcal
  • Protein: 3.4 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 11 grams
  • Fat:  0.4 grams

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Ragi vegetable soup

How to make Ragi vegetable soup at home

The Ragi vegetable soup is easy, healthy, and delicious. Ragi vegetable soup is super quick to make. It just takes 20 minutes from start to finish to make a large pot of flavorful and hearty soup. The vegetable soup can be made with any vegetables of your choice. The taste and flavor of the soup depend on the vegetables and spices used, so make the right choices.

Ragi is a nutritious whole grain rich in fibre, calcium and iron. Its gluten-free nature and low glycemic index make it suitable for regular consumption, promoting digestive health and overall well-being.

The Ragi vegetable soup can be made almost every day in the winter, and it is so damn healthy and comforting! It is a bit mild taste-wise, so you can always add more pepper or chili flakes for that kick.
Also, you can add croutons too! So go give this one a try and thank me later.

INGREDIENTS FOR RAGI VEGETABLE SOUP

  • Chopped Onion – 1
  • Carrot – 1/2
  • 5-10 French Beans
  • Some Broccoli
  • Beetroot – 1/2
  • Garlic Clove 2-3
  • Ginger -1/2 Inch
  • Ragi flour -2 tbsp
  • Salt as per taste
  • Olive Oil -1 Teaspoon
  • Water 2- 2½ – Cups
  • 1/4 – Teaspoon black pepper powder
  • Lemon – half
  • fresh corianer leaves

METHOD FOR RAGI VEGETABLE SOUP

  • Wash and peel carrots & beetroot, finely chop and keep it aside
  • Take ginger and garlic clove , crushed it in mortar & pestle.
  • Take green bean, onion and broccoli cut them into fine pieces.
  • Take a cooking pan , add oil and ginger garlic paste , now Add all the veggies and saute them.
  • Now add 2 and 2½ glass of water in pan and salt according to taste.
  • Let it boil for 10 minutes , now add 2 tbsp of ragi flour( dissolved in half cup of water).
  • After completing the cooking time , garnish it with fresh coriander and squeeze of lemon.
  • Healthy Ragi vegetable soup is ready to serve.

MACROS (1 BOWL SOUP)

Protein : 3.8g

Fat : 5.6g

Carbohydrate : 21.6g

Calories : 154kcal

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HOW TO PREPARE VEGETABLE SOUP

The vegetable soup is easy, healthy, and delicious. Indian vegetable soup is super quick to make. It just takes 20 minutes from start to finish to make a large pot of flavorful and hearty soup. The vegetable soup can be made with any vegetables of your choice. The taste and flavor of the soup depend on the vegetables and spices used, so make the right choices.

The vegetable soup is made almost every day in the winter, and it is so damn healthy and comforting! It is a bit mild taste-wise, so you can always add more pepper or chili flakes for that kick.
Also, you can add croutons too! So go give this one a try and thank me later.

INGREDIENTS FOR VEGETABLE SOUP

  • Chopped Onion – 1
  • Carrot – 1/2
  • Lots of French Bean
  • Some Broccoli
  • Beetroot – 1/2
  • Garlic Clove 2-3
  • Ginger -1/2 Inch
  • Lots of Drumstick
  • Salt as per taste
  • Ghee 1 Teaspoon
  • Water 2- 2½ – Cups
  • 1/4 – Teaspoon black pepper powder

METHOD FOR VEGETABLE SOUP

  • Wash and peel carrots, drumsticks, and beetroot, and cut into equal pieces.
  • Take ginger and garlic clove.
  • Take green bean, onion and broccoli cut them into medium size pieces.
  • Add all the ingredient in to the cooker.
  • Now add 2 and 2½ glass of water in a pressure cooker and ½ tsp salt and ghee.
  • Pressure cook it until 2 whistles.
  • After completing the cooking time let it cool completely.
  • Collect and grind cooked vegetables with the help of a hand blender. Don’t blend it too much. Just slightly is good.
  • Strain the mixture using a strainer. Separate the pulp nicely. Add little water and separate the pulp as much as possible.
  • After straining the pulp and adding tadka to the vegetable soup, heat some oil in the kadhai and sprinkle garlic cloves.
  • Transfer the drumsticks stock to a pan and bring this stock to a boil.
  • Healthy vegetable soup is ready to serve.

MACROS (1 BOWL SOUP)

Protein : 3.8g

Fat : 3.6g

Carbohydrate : 16.6g

Calories : 111kcal

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