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?