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 Soups is kind of liquid food which is served either hot or cold. Its primarily water boiled with pureed fruits, vegetables or meat until the flavours are extracted or infused in water. Tomato soup has tomatoes as its main ingredients. Its rich, luxurious and silky in taste. To give it another texture i added noodles this time. You can substitute noodles with rice noodles, rice or even pasta.  Its topped with dry mint to give it a nice minty flavour. Check out other soup recipes: Tomato and Carrot Soup Peas and Mint Soup Mixed Veg Lemon Soup Chicken Clear Soup TOMATO NOODLE SOUP INGREDIENTS:  6 Red Tomatoes chopped 1 Onion Chopped 5 – 6 Cloves of Garlic Chopped 1 Cup Noodles 2 Teaspoon Butter/Ghee 1/2 Teaspoon Sugar Salt to taste Black Pepper to taste 3 Cups of Water 2 Tablespoon Fresh Cream A Pinch of Dry Mint PREPARATION TIME: 15 minutes HOW TO PREPARE: Pre boil noodles to  70 % Melt butter in a pan and add chopped garlic Once garlic is turned brown add chopped Onions, cook until tra

                               Chicken breasts being lean meat and easy to cook, becomes the most popular chicken cut. There are so many options or varieties in which chicken can be cooked in a simple yet healthy manner. Chicken is an excellent source of protein, B vitamins and minerals. This continental recipe is easy to cook, low in fat, low on spices and healthy, as it comes under the balanced food category. Chicken stew  is a perfect amalgamation of chicken, rice and veggies for nourishment and health. For Keto option rice can be taken off. INGREDIENTS: 2 Chicken Breasts 1 Cup Basmati Rice 1 Tablespoon Butter 1 Onion 6 Garlic Cloves 2 Teaspoon All Purpose Flour 2 Cups Milk 1 Cup Broccoli florets 1/2 Cup Carrots 1/2 Cup Corn Kernels 1/2 Cup Beans 1 Chicken Stock Cube 1/4 Cup Green Onion Fresh Cilantro 1 Teaspoon Cumin Powder Salt to taste Black Pepper to taste Water as required PREPARATION TIME: 40 minutes HOW TO PREPARE: Wash and chop all Vegetables and keep aside Wash and dice the

                                    A classic recipe from our Indian cuisine which is a favourite for many. You can say its a crowd pleaser. The vegetables used here are some new age vegetables like mushrooms and babycorn. Baby corn gives a crunch texture to this healthy and nutritious soup. Its so comforting to have this warm soup with little extra pepper when suffering from cold or flu! I have kept the spice level at minimum as i am not fond of spices , you can adjust the spice according to your taste. I use ghee in most of my soups instead of butter as first of all ghee that i used is homemade and is good for sauteing and frying as it releases less toxins when heated as compared to butter. Ghee gives a nutty flavour as well INGREDIENTS: 1 Carrot 7 – 8 Button Mushrooms 4-5 Babycorns 1 Onion 4-5 Garlic Cloves 1 Teaspoon grated fresh Ginger 1/2 Cup Fresh Coriander 1 Lemon 1 Cube of Vegetable Stock/Chicken Stock 2 Teaspoons Ghee 1/2 Teaspoon Jeera Powder Salt to taste Black pepper to ta

INGREDIENTS: 1) 1 Broccoli 2) 1 Onion 3) 4-5 Garlic Cloves 4) 1 Cup Milk 5) 2 Tablespoon Cream 6) 1 Tablespoon Butter 7) 1/2 Teaspoon Jeera Powder 8) A Pinch of nutmeg 9) Salt to taste 10) Black Pepper to taste 11) 1 Cups Water 12) Fresh Coriander to Garnish PREPARATION TIME: 20 Minutes HOW TO PREPARE: * Chop Onions and Broccoli and keep aside * In a Pan heat up butter and add garlic, Saute for a minute * Add Chopped Onions, saute till translucent * Add in broccoli florets and saute till broccoli turns bright green * Put 1/2 water to the pan and let it boil * Grind the broccoli mix in a mixer till fine paste * Pour the mix back to the pan and add rest of the water, let it boil * Sprinkle nutmeg, salt, pepper, and jeera powder, mix it well * Let the soup boil for a minute and two * Add milk and give it a boil, adjust the salt if necessary * Add Cream and let it get a boil, and take it off gas * Before serving, garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot!

INGREDIENTS: 1) 2 Cup Peas 2) 1/2 Cup Mint Leaves 3) 3-5 Garlic Cloves 4) Salt to Taste 5) Black Pepper to Taste 6) 1 Tablespoon Butter PREPARATION TIME: 20 Minutes HOW TO PREPARE: * In a Pan melt the butter and add in chopped garlic * Saute for few minutes till garlic turns golden brown * Add in peas and mint leaves together and mix well * Sprinkle salt and black pepper, Mix well * Cook for 10 minutes and then take it off the heat * Let it cool a bit and then puree it * Pour the puree back in the pan and let it boil for 2 minutes * Done! Pour the soup in individual bowls and serve hot, warm or cold

INGREDIENTS: 1) 4 Tomatoes 2) 2 Carrots 3) 1 Onion 4) 6-7 Cloves of Garlic 5) 7-8 Black Peppercorns 6) 4 Teaspoons Butter 7) 1 Teaspoon Jeera Powder 8) Salt to taste 9) Black pepper to taste 10) 1/2 Cup Milk 11) 1/2 Cup Cream 12) Dry Mint to Sprinkle 13) Bread Croutons (Optional) PREPARATION TIME: 20 Minutes HOW TO PREPARE: * Wash and chop the tomatoes and onion * Peel and chop the carrots * In a pressure cooker, melt butter and add garlic cloves * Saute for a minute, but do not burn the garlic * Add in Chopped Onion and black peppercorns * Saute till onions get translucent * Add in carrots and let it cook for 2 minutes * Add Tomatoes, salt, black pepper and jeera powder * Pressure Cook for 3 Whistles, open lid when its cooled * Blend the soup in the cooker to a fine consistency * Add milk and stir it * Add more water if the consistency looks thick * Boil the soup for couple of minutes and done * I avoided sugar and added milk instead and no extra butter * Pour

INGREDIENTS: 1) 250 gms Beans Chopped 2) 2 Tomatoes Chopped 3) 1 Onion Chopped 4) 1 Teaspoon Olive oil 5) 2 Teaspoon Chopped Garlic 6) 1 Teaspoon grated Ginger 7) 1/2 Teaspoon Chilli Flakes 8) 1/2 Teaspoon Jeera Powder 9) Salt to taste 10) Black Pepper to taste 11) Few Mint Leaves 12) Coriander Leaves for garnish 13) Few Lemon drops (optional) PREPARATION TIME: 20 minutes HOW TO PREPARE: * In a pan boil the beans in 1 cup water with little salt * Drain the water in a bowl and keep aside the beans * In a Pan heat olive oil and add chopped garlic and sauté for 2 minutes * Add in chopped onions and sauté further for few minutes * Add 2 Glass drained beans water, tomatoes and beans and let it boil * Add Salt, black pepper, jeera powder and grated ginger * Add few mint leaves and chilli flakes once the tomatoes look cooked * Pour hot in soup bowls and add lemon drops if you want a little tangy flavor * Garnish with coriander leaves and serve!

INGREDIENTS: FOR SOUP (2 bowls) 1) 1 Cup Black Chana 2) Salt to taste 3) 1 Teaspoon Ghee 4) 1 Teaspoon Jeera/Cummin 5) 1 Onion 6) 1" Ginger piece 7) Black Pepper to taste 8) Lemon Juice FOR CHANA ROLLS (2 Rolls) 1) 2 Tablespoon Boiled Chana 2) 2 Tablespoon Chopped onion 3) 1/2 Cup grated cheese 4) 4 Bread Slices 5) Salt to taste 6) Black pepper to taste 7) Oil to fry PREPARATION TIME: 30 mins HOW TO PREPARE: FOR SOUP : * Boil the washed black chana in water and a spoon of salt. * when boiled strain the water and keep water and chana in seperate bowls * In the pan/cooker add ghee/butter and crackle jeera seeds * Add chopped onions and ginger. Saute till golden brown * Add strained black chana water and let it boil. * Add salt, black pepper to taste. * At the time of serving add lemon juice ** It is chana stock basically and consistency is thin ** If thick consistency required add 1 Teaspoon cornflour mixed in water FOR CHANA ROLLS : * In a bowl mix b

INGREDIENTS: 1) 6 Red Tomatoes chopped 2) 5 - 6 Cloves of Garlic Chopped 3) 2 Teaspoon Butter 4) 1 Onion Chopped 5) Salt to taste 6) Black Pepper to taste 7) 1/2 Teaspoon Sugar 8) 3 Cups of Water 9) 2 Tablespoon Fresh Cream PREPARATION TIME: 15 minutes HOW TO PREPARE: * Melt butter in a pressure cooker and add onions and garlic * Cook for a minute and add Chopped tomatoes * Add Salt, pepper, sugar and water and close the lid * Pressure Cook for 1 whistle, let the steam out and open lid * Strain and add the water to a pan to boil * Puree the rest strained out matter and add it to the pan * Boil for few minutes, Stir in between * Stir into lightly beaten cream (optional) * Garnish with freshly Chopped Coriander and serve hot

INGREDIENTS: 1) 4 Cups of Water 2) 1 Cup Chicken Breast Diced 3) 1/2 Teaspoon Jeera Powder 4) 1 Onion diced 5) 1" pcs Ginger thinly sliced 6) 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder 7) Salt to Taste 8) 1 Tablespoon Butter/Ghee 9) 1 Teaspoon Soya Sauce 10) 1/4 Teaspoon Fish Sauce 11) 1/4 Teaspoon Chilli Sauce 12) Chopped Green Onions for garnish PREPARATION TIME: 20 Mins HOW TO PREPARE: * Boil the diced chicken pieces in water till chicken gets cooked * Add Onions and ginger to the water * Add Black Pepper, salt, Jeera powder and Butter * Add Chilli, Fish and soya sauce * Let it simmer for 5 - 8 mins * Serve hot Clear chicken soup * Garnish with green chopped onion CAN HAVE IT ANYTIME! VERY LIGHT AND HEALTHY!

INGREDIENTS: 1) 250 gms Lauki/Bottle Gourd Chopped 2) 3 Chopped Tomatoes 3) 1 Chopped Onion 4) 1 pc Chopped Mushroom 5) 7 - 8 florets of Broccoli 6) 1 carrot chopped 7) 1/2" ginger grated 8) Black Pepper to taste 9) Salt to taste 10) 2 pinch Cinnamon Powder 11) Coriander Leaves and Lemon to garnish 12) 1 Tablespoon Ghee/Clarified butter 13) 1 Teaspoon Jeera 14) 1/2 Teaspoon Jeera Powder PREPARATION TIME: 35 mins HOW TO PREPARE: * In a pressure cooker add 1/2 Tablespoon ghee and crackle some jeera * Add Lauki, ginger, tomatoes and saute for few minutes * Add 2 cups of water and give one whistle in cooker and put off from gas * In a wok add rest of the ghee, then onions * Add Carrots, Mushrooms and Broccoli, saute for few minutes and keep aside * Blend lauki and tomato mix in mixer or with blender and put it back in cooker * Add all sauted veggies and mix well * Add Salt, Black Pepper, Jeera Powder and cinnamon powder * Pressure cook for 10 mins or give one whistl

INGREDIENTS: 1) 4 Cups of Water 2) 1 Cup Chicken Breast Diced 3) 1/2 Teaspoon Jeera Powder 4) 1 Onion diced 5) 1" pcs Ginger thinly sliced 6) 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder 7) Salt to Taste 8) 1 Tablespoon Butter/Ghee PREPARATION TIME: 20 Mins HOW TO PREPARE: * Boil the diced chicken pieces in water till chicken gets cooked * Add Onions and ginger to the water * Add Black Pepper, salt, Jeera powder and Butter * Let it simmer for 5 - 8 mins * Serve hot Clear chicken soup CAN HAVE IT ANYTIME! VERY LIGHT AND HEALTHY!