Colorful Sweet & Sour Vegetable Soup
Sweet & Sour Veg soup
Ingredients
Cabbage – 1 cup (finely chopped)
Carrot – 1 cup (finely chopped)
Green Bell peppers – 1/2 chopped
Yellow Bell peppers – 1/2 chopped
A few Spring onion chopped
A few Celery chopped
A few Garlic cloves chopped
Green chilli – 2
jaggery – 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Pepper – 1 tsp
Corn flour – 1 tbsp
lemon – 2 tsp
Water – 3 cups
Olive oil – 1 tbsp
Method:
1. In a Deep wide pan add olive oil, green chilli, garlic & saute it for a minute.
2. Add all the chopped vegetables one after the other Spring onion, Cabbage, Carrot, Celery, Green Bell pepper, Yellow Bell pepper & saute it for a few minutes.
3. Now add Salt, Pepper, jaggery & mix it. Add enough water to cover all the vegetables. Let it boil for a few minutes.
4. Dilute a corn flour in a water, it acts as a thickening agent, so pour it in the soup and mix it.
5. Add lemon, Spring onion stock & turn off the stove.
6. The whole some Sweet & Sour Veg soup is ready to serve.
Benefits of This Recipe:
- Nutrient-Rich: Packed with a variety of vegetables, this soup provides a range of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants essential for overall health and well-being.
- Digestive Support: The fiber-rich vegetables like cabbage, carrots, and celery aid digestion, promote gut health, and contribute to a feeling of fullness.
- Immune Boost: Garlic and bell peppers are rich in immune-boosting nutrients such as vitamin C and antioxidants, helping to strengthen the body’s defenses.
- Heart-Healthy: Olive oil adds healthy monounsaturated fats, which can help reduce the risk of heart disease and improve cholesterol levels.
- Low in Calories: With minimal added sugars and fats, this soup is a nutritious and low-calorie option for those watching their weight or trying to maintain a balanced diet.
Nutritive Value:
- Cabbage: High in vitamin C, vitamin K, and fiber, cabbage supports immune function, bone health, and digestion.
- Carrots: Rich in beta-carotene, fiber, and potassium, carrots promote vision health, support digestion, and contribute to overall well-being.
- Bell Peppers (Green and Yellow): Packed with vitamin C, vitamin A, and antioxidants, bell peppers boost immunity, promote eye health, and reduce inflammation.
- Celery: Low in calories and high in fiber, celery provides vitamins K and C, and antioxidants, supporting bone health and reducing inflammation.
- Spring Onions: Rich in antioxidants and vitamin K, spring onions offer anti-inflammatory properties and may help lower cholesterol levels.
- Garlic: Contains compounds with immune-boosting properties, garlic supports heart health, reduces blood pressure, and may help fight off infections.
- Jaggery: A natural sweetener, jaggery provides iron and other minerals while adding a hint of sweetness to balance the flavors of the soup.
- Pepper: Adds a kick of heat and contains antioxidants, pepper may aid digestion, improve nutrient absorption, and promote gut health.
- Corn Flour: Used as a thickening agent, corn flour adds texture to the soup while also providing a source of carbohydrates.
- Lemon: High in vitamin C and antioxidants, lemon adds a refreshing tanginess to the soup while providing immune-boosting benefits.
- Olive Oil: Rich in monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, olive oil supports heart health, reduces inflammation, and may help lower cholesterol levels.
March 29, 2024
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