Vegetable Soup

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Vegetable Soup

A hearty Vegetable Soup is so tempting in winter. A cup of soup is a great meal starter or a tasty, nutritious and satisfying lunch. Vegetable Soup is very comforting.

Course Soup

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp oil
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds jeera
• 1 bay leaf tajpat
• 6 cloves long
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup carrots, peeled and chopped into rounds
• 1 small potato peeled and cubed in small pieces
• 1 cup fresh green beans cut into 3/4 inch pieces
• 1/4 cup celery chopped
• 1 cup cabbage chopped
• 1-1/2 cups tomato chopped
• 1/4 cup corn kernels
• 3 cups water
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1-2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

• Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium high heat, Test the heat by adding one cumin seed to the oil; if the seed cracks right away, the oil is ready.
• Add the cumin seeds. As they crack, add carrots, potatoes, green beans, bay leaf, cloves, and salt. Cook two to three minutes, stirring occasionally.
  
• Add corn, cabbage, celery, tomato, and three cups of water. When it boils, turn the heat down to low medium.
• Cover and cook 25 to 30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
• Add the black pepper and lemon juice. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as needed.

Originally posted 2012-12-07 21:49:36.

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