Vegetable soup offers a nutritious, flavorful one-pot meal, ideal for winter. It serves as comforting food for colds and throat infections and is beneficial for weight loss. Plus, it's quick to prepare, ready in under 30 minutes.
Begin by heating oil in a pan on medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and ¼ cup of spring onions, sautéing them until they become fragrant.
Toss in the chopped beans, carrots, and green peas, frying them together for about 2 minutes.
Next, add the cabbage and green bell pepper to the pan, along with a pinch of salt. Give them a quick sauté for a minute.
Now, pour in some water and give everything a good stir.
Cover the pan with a lid and let the mixture boil for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, remove the lid and gently pour in the cornflour slurry (made by mixing 1 tsp of cornflour in water until smooth, ensuring there are no lumps).
Stir the soup and let it continue to boil until it starts to thicken up a bit.
Finally, season your soup with pepper powder, chili flakes, and sprinkle in the remaining spring onions, giving it one last mix.
Your healthy vegetable soup is now ready to be served and savored!
To Serve
Enjoy this delectable Vegetable Soup alongside spicy chicken starters, your favorite side dish, or simply relish it on its own.
Notes
Tips for Enhancing Your Vegetable Soup:
Use a Variety of Fresh Vegetables: Enhance your vegetable soup with a mix of fresh vegetables like beans, carrots, peas, cabbage, and green bell pepper. For added depth, mushrooms, broccoli, and sweet corn are excellent choices.
Experiment with Thickening Agents and Proteins: Customize the texture of your soup using cornflour slurry or oats powder as thickening agents. Adding grilled shredded chicken or other meats can introduce a new flavor profile and additional protein.
Ideal for Health and Comfort: This soup is not only delicious but also serves as a comforting remedy during winter, aiding in relieving colds and throat infections. It's also suitable for weight loss due to its nutritious, low-calorie content.
Tips for Variations in Vegetable Soup:
Chinese-Inspired: For a Chinese twist, stir-fry the vegetables and add soy and chili sauces.
Indian Style: Add a burst of flavor with Indian spices like bay leaf, cumin, pepper, and cinnamon, along with onions and garlic.
Italian Influence: Infuse Italian seasonings and include a variety of vegetables and legumes like broccoli, sweet corn, mushrooms, beans, and chickpeas. Adding grilled chicken pieces can further enrich the soup.