How to make a delightful, healthy and holesome vegetable soup from scratch. Packed with nutritious ingredients and bursting with flavor, this soup is the perfect comfort food. Soup is a true powerhouse of vitamins, veg protein and fiber.
Hello everyone. Hope you are doing well. Posting after a long time. Because of my husband’s illness I couldn’t share anything on blog and YouTube. Now he is recovering. After removing rice tube or food pipe I was making only blended food for him like soup, smoothie, oats khichdi etc. I had to make wholesome food using all the nutritious ingredients. So sharing what can be used in a wholesome soup. You can make this soup thick or thin according to your choice. Change the ingredients every time to get a different taste.
This soup is not only delicious but also nutritious. You can use any herbs and vegetable of your choice. Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy a bowl of comfort in each spoonful. I am just trying to share some nutritious ingredients to add to your vegetable soup. You can call it khichdi or soup whatever you want. Its a wholesome comfort one pot meal. If anyone can’t take normal food for medical reasons, this blended soup is perfect for him or her. Try to add the ingredients which are full of veg protein, vitamins, minerals and fiber.
We can use all the nutrient rich ingredients like –
Spinach
Nutritious Spinach is rich in potassium, magnesium, iron, vitamin C and E.
Mushroom
Fat free, cholesterol free, low calorie, low sodium mushrooms are rich in vitamins, fiber and minerals.
Beans
Green beans are a very good source of vitamin, protein, iron etc.
Carrot
Low calorie carrots are highly nutritious and delicious.
Tomato
Tomatoes are enriched with vitamins and minerals.
Garlic
Garlic is aloo very nutritious and low calorie.
Bottle Gourd
Low calorie immunity booster bottle gourd is also packed with fiber, antioxidant, vitamins etc.
Broccoli
Broccoli contains numerous health benefits like antioxidants, vitamins, fiber, minerals etc.
Cabbage
Nutrients rich cabbage are rich in vitamins and has numerous health benefits.
Whole moong
Fiber and antioxidant rich whole moong or green gram has numerous health benefits.
Whole Masoor
Fiber and protein rich whole Masoor dal has numerous health benefits.
Quinoa
It’s rich in vitamins, minerals, plant compounds, and antioxidants. Quinoa is gluten-free, may help lower blood sugar levels, and aid weight loss. If you want to increase the nutrient content of your diet, replacing other grains like rice or wheat with quinoa may be a good start.
Source – Healthline
Change some ingredients every time and enjoy different taste. Quinoa and lentils will make your soup more nutritious, thick and filling.
Method
Wash everything well and pressure cook Add salt to taste. After one whistle reduce the flame. Cook on simmer for 30 minutes. Let the pressure settle down on its own. Blend everything well to make smooth. Taste and adjust salt. Add black pepper powder or you can also add lemon juice if you like. Or add a dollop of butter. Serve hot.
Short video recipe
Notes
1. You can use any vegetable of your choice.
2. Whole moong or any other lentils can be used in the soup.
3. You can also use any herbs in the soup.
4. Wash the quinoa well before using. Use a strainer to rinse the quinoa.
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