Soups

Healthy Corn Spinach Soup

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CORN SPINACH SOUP

Yummy and healthy soup

Corn spinach soup is so light and healthy for all age group people. I made this yummy soup in about 20 minutes. Sweet corn kernels and spinach are the main ingredients, with onions and mild spices rounding out the recipe. My family enjoys sipping this colorful and yummy chowder. It certainly warms them up on a cold winter evening!

Not only is this soup delicious, but it is also nutritious, too, as corn and spinach are known to have many nutrients.

Introduction for corn spinach soup –

Treasure house of vitamins and minerals, spinach must be included in the week’s menu. The usage can be varied: chopped spinach leaves cooked with potatoes is a semi-wet vegetable with rotis, a few spinach leaves thrown in with mixed vegetables and turned into a soup is lovely on a cold winter night, chopped and blanched spinach makes a different sort of raita, spinach puree can be used in cutlets or kababs, the list goes on.

Prep Time : 16-20 minutes

Cook time : 11-15 minutes

Ingredients for corn spinach soup –

  • Spinach blanched and chopped 1/2 cup
  • Corn kernels boiled 3/4 cup
  • Oil 2 teaspoons
  • Garlic finely chopped 1 tablespoon
  • Vegetable stock 3 cups
  • Salt to taste
  • White pepper powder to taste
  • Cornflour slurry 2-3 tablespoons

Method

Step 1

Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add garlic and sauté well.

Step 2

Add corn kernels and mix well. Add stock, stir to mix and bring to a boil.

Step 3

Add salt, pepper powder and cornflour slurry, mix well and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add spinach, mix and let the mixture come to a boil.

Step 4

Serve piping hot. You can also squeeze few drops of lemon on it.

You can also try our other various soups like french onion soup , roasted cauliflower soup

Also learn how to make Broccoli soup at home!

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thukpa

How to make Thukpa at home?

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Thukpa is a spicy Tibetan noodle soup which is among the popular noodle soups in India.  Thukpa noodle soup can be prepared with veggies as well as meat. This is very easy to make and also perfect for your lunch or dinner option.

This recipe includes vegetables such as are green onion, tomatoes, cabbage, carrot and mushrooms which not only makes it tasty but nutritious also. You can also add other vegetables of your choice as per your availability at the time.

If you want to try something delicious and different, then you have come to the right place. You should try this recipe! I am sure you will definitely like it. We have included veg and non veg recipes for thukpa so you can try whatever you like.

So, let dig into the recipes!

Vegetable thukpa:

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Total time: 40 minutes

Serving time: 2-3

Ingredients for vegetable thukpa:

  • Hakka noodles-1 packet
  • Sesame Oil/virgin olive oil-1 tbsp
  • Ginger paste-1/2 tbsp
  • Garlic cloves, chopped finely-3-4
  • Green Onion, chopped-1 cup
  • Tomato, chopped-1 cup
  • Cabbage, shredded-1 cup
  • Carrot, sliced-1 cup
  • Mushrooms, cut into 4 pieces-1/2 cup
  • Vegetable stock-3 cup
  • Sweet Chilli Sauce – 2 tbsps
  • Soy Sauce – 2 tsp
  • Cumin powder – 1 tsp
  • Garam Masala – 1 tsp
  • Salt, to taste
  • Coriander Leaves, for garnishing

Method of preparation for vegetable thukpa:

  • Firstly, boil 3-4 cups water in a deep pan and cook the noodles and once cooked, drain the water and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, chop all your vegetables and set them aside.
  • Further, heat the saucepan, add sesame/olive oil, ginger paste, garlic and saute well for a minute.
  • Next, add chopped green onions, tomato, cabbage, carrot, mushroom and saute well.
  • Now, add garam masala, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce and mix well.
  • Moreover, add vegetable broth and let it cook on medium flame for 5 minutes and then add cumin powder and salt and mix well.
  • Lastly, add hakka noodles and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  • Finally, your thukpa is ready. Serve it with coriander leaves garnishing.

Chicken thukpa:

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Total time: 45 minutes

Serving: 2

Ingredients for chicken thukpa:

  • Chicken legs-2
  • Hakka noodles-1 packet
  • Onion, chopped-1/2 cup
  • Carrot, thinly sliced-1/2 cup
  • Ginger paste-1/2 tbsp
  • Spring onions, chopped-1/2 cup
  • Garlic cloves-3-4
  • Salt, to taste
  • Soy sauce-1 tsp
  • Olive oil/sesame oil-2 tbps
  • Coriander leaves, for garnishing

Method of preparation for chicken thukpa:

  • Firstly, chop all the vegetables and also finely chop garlic cloves.
  • Secondly, heat the olive/sesame oil and shallow fry the chicken till it turns light brown.
  • Now, add ginger, paste, chopped garlic and chopped onion and saute well till golden brown.
  • Next, add sliced carrot, spring onions to the chicken. And sprinkle some salt, pepper and saute.
  • Further, add 2 cup of water and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes. And, add soya sauce and stir the broth gently and let it simmer for 8-10 minutes.
  • Next, remove the chicken from the broth and shred it and keep it outside. Further, add hakka noodles in the broth and cook for 7-8 minutes.
  • Lastly, add the shredded chicken back in the broth and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Finally, garnish your chicken thukpa with some fresh coriander.

(Pro tip: You can pre-boil your noodles or can boil them with the broth)

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chickpea-soup

How to make quick chickpea soup?

By / Healthy Recipes, Soups

Soups are the perfect comfort food for fall and winter. This hearty chickpea Soup, made with goodness of chickpeas, tomatoes and also Indian spices is a perfect meal all in itself for you!

If you are a chickpea lover then you should give this other Chickpea Soup a chance. I am sure that you will love this and will crave more. Moreover, there is nothing like a big bowl of soup to warm you up. Right!

This soothing, comforting, and also nutritious chickpea soup will warm your heart and will definitely fill your tummy.  

Try more soups recipes. french onion soup, Roasted cauliflower soup, Broccoli soup

Furthermore, chickpeas is staple ingredient in Indian household. So, whenever you crave for this cup of delight you can have it without any problem. This is also a time-consuming recipe.

So, without any due, let dig into its recipe!

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Total time: 30 minutes

Serving: 1

Ingredients for chickpea soup:

  • Chickpeas, boiled: 1/2 cup
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper powder: 1/4 tsp
  • Water: 1.5 cup
  • Garlic, minced: 2
  • Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
  • Tomatoes, crushed: 1/2 cup

Tempering:

  • Ghee: 1 tbsp
  • Cumin: 1/2 tsp

Method of preparation:

  1. Firstly, pour ghee in a deep pan and add minced garlic and cumin seeds and saute for 30 seconds.
  2. Secondly, add the tomatoes and stir for a minute until it warms up and then add in the cooked chickpeas along with water and allow that to simmer for at least 10-15 minutes. Feel free to add extra water if you need.
  3. Next, add salt and black pepper in the soup and turn it off.
  4. Lastly, add lemon juice in it.
  5. Finally, serve the chickpea soup and enjoy this hot cup of delight with your loved ones!

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Garlic tomato soup

How to make garlic tomato soup?

By / Healthy Recipes, Soups, Winter Recipes

This roasted garlic tomato soup is packed with flavor and so rich and creamy! Incredibly simple to make, this soup is best paired with a buttery grilled cheese!

soup is made up of a combo of sweet onion, fresh cherry tomatoes and canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes. Roast the garlic as directed and mash it into the paste. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you are ready to use.

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Prep Time:10 minutes

Cook Time:1 hour 25 minutes

Total Time:1 hour 35 minutes

What are the Ingredients need for Garlic Tomato soup.

  • Tomato 8 medium
  • Garlic 1 bulb
  • Olive oil 2 + for drizzling
  • Onion chopped 1 medium
  • Bay leaf 1
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh thyme 2 sprigs
  • Tomato puree 1/2 cup
  • Fresh basil leaves 10-12 + to garnish
  • Crushed black peppercorns to taste
  • White bread slices 1
  • Basil oil to drizzle

How to prepare garlic tomato soup?

  1. First cut tomatoes into big pieces.  Then cut off a thin slice from the bottom of the garlic bulb.
  2. After that keep bowler tray pur drizzle some olive oil and sprinkle salt over it, place  tomatoes the bowl in a hot oven and roast till well browned.
  3.  Then Heat 2 tbsps olive oil in a non-stick pan, add  chopped onion,  chopped tomatoes, chopped  bay leaf and salt and mix it well and saute it .Till it properly cooked.
  4. Peel some of the garlic cloves and add to the pan, add the remaining bulb as it is.
  5.  Then add thyme and 1 cup water and let it cook.
  6. Add tomato puree and mix.
  7. Then  Add basil leaves, crushed peppercorns and mix. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or till the tomatoes become soft.
  8. When it Cool  down then grind it to a puree with a little water. Pour the strained stock and the puree into the pan. Adjust salt and bring it to a boil.
  9. Finally pour the soup into soup bowls and serve piping hot garnished with basil leaves or basil oil.

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sprouts soup

Easy Sprouts soup in 3 mins

By / Soups, Weight Loss Recipes, Winter Recipes

Sprouts soup is good for health. The goodness of the sprouted mung beans with spinach is mildly flavored to form a soup.

This Sprouted Mung beans and Spinach Soup Recipe combines the goodness of sprouted Mung Beans/green gram whole beans and Spinach. The nutty-sweet flavor of the mung beans balances the slightly bitter aftertaste of Spinach. Ginger, garlic, and cumin add flavor to the broth and the tomato adds a slightly tangy flavor.

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Sprouts are seeds germinated through a germination process in which you soak the seeds for several hours. Then expose them to the right combination of temperature and moisture while growing them for two to seven days to young plants.

Ingrediants :

(Serving – 4)

3/4-1 cup green moong dal

1 cup Spinach Leaves (Palak), (with stems) washed and chopped

2 Onion, chopped

1 Tomato, blanched, peeled, and finely chopped or mashed

1/2 teaspoon Ginger, grated

1-2 cloves Garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon Cumin powder (Jeera)

1 pinch Red Chilli powder, or flakes

Salt and Pepper, to taste

2 teaspoon Oil, or ghee, or butter

2Lime Wedges

1/2 sprigs Coriander (Dhania) Leaves, or mint leaves to serve

Method for Sprouts soup:

First heat oil or ghee or butter in a saucepan.

Then add onion, garlic, and sauté for them for 1-2 minutes.

Now add ginger, chili powder, and cumin powder and mix all.

Add the mung beans to the above mixture.

So now add 2 – 2 1/2 cups of vegetable stock to it and cook covered for about 5-6 minutes.

Add the tomato and seasoning with salt.

Mix all well. Then add the spinach leaves and cook them for 2-3 minutes.

Serve it in a bowl & garnish with lime juice and coriander/mint leaves.

This dish is good as a starter.

Enjoy the soup!

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