National Homemade Soup Day: 5 wholesome soup recipes packed with flavor

“If you want to know the easiest way to load your meal with vitamins and minerals, the answer to it would be nothing else than preparing delicious soups. Soup recipes can be prepared by using a variety of ingredients taking into account all our vital nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, etc. On the other hand, soups have anti-inflammatory and anti-infective properties which makes them perfect for this season,” stated Shruti Keluskar at Cloudnine Group of Hospitals, SB Road & Pimple Saudagar. Pune, as quoted by Hindustan Times.

Best homemade soup recipes shared by Keluskar

1. Broccoli Soup

Ingredients used

200 g of broccoli, 1 cup spinach, Half cup of watermelon seeds (roasted), 1 cup of milk, 1 small onion, diced, 4-5 cloves of garlic, minced, 1 tbsp oil, Pepper

Procedure

• Put oil in a saucepan. Add the onion and garlic when the oil is hot.
• Stir-fry till golden brown.
• Simmer the broccoli and spinach for the next two minutes.
• Add the toasted seeds to this, then cover with milk and cook for five minutes.
• Use a hand blender to combine this mixture until it becomes creamy in consistency.
• Serve this warm, finished dish with a dash of salt and pepper.

2. Beetroot and Lentil Soup

Ingredients used

2 diced beetroots, 1 small bowl of red lentil, 1 small diced onion, 2 cloves of garlic, 2 cups of vegetable broth, ¼ spoon cumin powder, ¼ spoon coriander powder, ¼ spoon turmeric, Coriander leaves, 1 tbsp oil

Procedure

• Add the onion and garlic to a pot of heated oil.
• Cook until they take on a golden brown color.
• Add the coriander, cumin, and turmeric powders.
• Add the vegetable broth, beetroot, and red lentils afterwards.
• After 15 minutes of cooking, serve warm with coriander leaves on top.

3. Roasted Tomato Aromatic Soup

Ingredients used

2-3 tomatoes, 1 small onion, 1 small beetroot, 2 cloves of garlic, 5-6 cashew nuts, pinch of black pepper, roasted pumpkin seeds, 1 tbsp olive oil

Procedure

• For ten minutes, roast all the vegetables and nuts in a pan.
• Place these nuts and vegetables in a blender.
• Blend until a thick purée forms, about 3–4 minutes.
• Pour one tablespoon of oil into a pot.
• Add the coriander and black pepper.
• Simmer it for an additional two minutes.
• Garnish with pumpkin seeds and serve warm.

4. Exclusive Winter Soup

Ingredients used

1 tbsp, garlic, 1 tbsp, ginger, ¼ cup carrot, ¼ cup cabbage, ¼ cup beans, 2 cups water, Watermelon seeds powder, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 tbsp oil

Procedure

• Add the ginger and garlic to a pan of hot oil.
• Add the beans, cabbage, and carrots, and sauté for five minutes.
• After adding water, cook for ten minutes.
• Add the powdered watermelon seeds.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Warm up and serve

5. Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients used

1 sweet potato, 50 g beans, 50 g pumpkin, 1 tbsp oil, 250 ml chicken stock, Pepper

Procedure

• Add oil to a large saucepan and sauté the chopped pumpkin, beans, and sweet potato.
• Give it five minutes to cook.
• After adding the chicken stock, boil it.
• Simmer for five to seven minutes.
• Place it in a machine and process until it becomes a puree.
• Add pepper and salt, then serve hot.