Tip of the Day

"Use the water of boiled vegetables for gravy,doing so you get more flavour and you don't lose the nutrients which otherwise drain off with water.."

*Soup for your good health....


Its so good to be blogging once again. Keeping in mind the saying "Health is Wealth",today I am posting a healthy soup recipe. This soup contains a combination of healthy vegetables which help to maintain the good health of your body as well as your heart. It is rich in fibre and many nutrients and one more thing.................it doesn't taste bad at all :D !!!!
Healthy soup

Ingredients:
  • Beet - 1,medium (Dont remove the skin and don't discard the beet leaves,use them.They are also good for your health)
  • Bottleguard- 1 cup (cut in big pieces)
  • Spinach - 2 cups (Remember....spinach reduces to 1/3rd its quantity after cooking)
  • Ginger- 1 small piece
  • Garlic (optional)- 1 clove
  • Black pepper powder- 1 tsp
  • Salt - To taste

Click the vegetables to know more about them and their health benefits.

Method:

  • Pressure cook the vegetables (Beet,bottlegourd and spinach) with very less water and let them cool.
  • Remove the skin of beet and put the vegetables in the blender.

  • Add salt, ginger and garlic pieces.Add water if required.
  • Blend them thoroughly.
  • Take in a bowl and add pepper powder while serving.
Serving 1-2

This recipe is my entry to the WYF - Salad/Starter/Soup event hosted by Easycrafts of Simple Indian Food blog.



I find this recipe very apt for the 'Eat Healthy Fight Diabetes' contest hosted by Sangeeth of Art of cooking indian food.So here it goes......


Note:

* I prefer to keep the soup oil free.You can season it with cumin and mustard seeds..

* Individuals with already existing and untreated kidney or gallbladder problems or those who have a tendency to develop kidney stones may want to avoid eating beet and spinach or take your doctors advice first.







16 comments:

anudivya said...

Hey Hetal, thanks for stopping by my blog. This is my first time visiting yours too, and my understanding is (from what I read) is that you are back after a long break.
First welcome back, and hope to see more recipes of yours :)

Cham said...

Unusual combo, very pretty bowl of soup!

Hollee said...

I just love soup! It's one of my most favorite things - currently I'm loving tomato soup. I altered it recently to add in some unexpected flavors - it turned out great! :)

Thanks for visiting my blog, and making the comment. I appreciate it!

Sum Raj said...

this looks healthy and looks attrative and healthy..

EC said...

That indeed is so very healthy with all those veggies...thanks for participating

Uma said...

So glad to see you back Hetal! Missing you around! The soup looks so colorful and delicious.

Deepthi Shankar said...

healthy ... N i love that color of the soup ..

Dori said...

This is so healthy and sounds delicious too!

Anonymous said...

Hey Hetal,
Thanks for stopping by my blog....and thanks for the compliments........your Healthy soup really looks yummy.....

ST said...

The soup looks sooo colourful and healthy :)

Anonymous said...

It does sound and look healthy. I love soups and can't have enough recipes! thanks for sharing yours with us!

Usha said...

Hey Hetal thanks for visiting my blog,my first visit to yours,you have a wonderful space here...this soup looks wonderful...loved the color of the soup too :)

Sunshinemom said...

What a color! Yummy contents too:)

Aditi..............:) said...

What a colour!!! Who wouldnt want to try this soup dear!! thanks for this one!! :)

Sangeeth said...

hetal thanks so much dear! your is the first entry and I am really happy.Healthy soup indeed and I loved your description!

Bhawana said...

very nice :). Looks so mouth watering.