Click here to view Almond Soup, Badam Soup recipe. Almonds are special because the effect they have on our palate is unusual. While their richness is intoxicating, their mildly nutty flavour is very soothing at the same time.
Naturally, a soup made with this wonderful ingredient is nothing short of a special treat. While the blanching and de-skinning of almonds takes a bit of time, the actual preparation of the soup is very easy and quick, so the effort is well-balanced and the final outcome is completely worthy of it!
You can peel and refrigerate the almonds earlier, but prepare the soup just before serving in order to enjoy the best texture. Since the soup is white sauced based, it tends to get gooey upon cooling.
Serve with classy Canapés like Parsley and Cottage Cheese Canapes , Mushroom Canapes , Cottage Cheese and Dill Canapés and Rajgira Paratha Canapés .
Rajgira Paratha Canapés
Is Almond Soup, Badam Soup healthy?
Yes, this is healthy. But restrictions apply to some.
Let's understand the Ingredients of Almond Soup, Badam Soup.
What's good in Almond Soup, Badam Soup.
Almonds (badam) : Almonds are rich in B complex vitamins such as Vitamin B1, Thiamine, Vitamin B3, Niacin and Folate which plays an important role in the brain development. Almonds balances your cholesterol levels. almonds have a very low glycemic index and good for diabetics. See all 13 super health benefits of almonds.
White Stock : White stock not only helps in giving a nice taste to the dish but also when simmered gives an excellent aroma. Make sure you do not chop your ingredients (Bottle gourd, Onions, Potatoes, Cabbage) too finely. Just halve or quarter them, so the water can reach the inside of the vegetable as well as the outside.
Butter : Butter contains 80% fats and it comprises of many types of fatty acids. Butter has short chain fatty acids and medium chain fatty acids which are broken down and absorbed into the body directly and go straight to the liver and get converted to fuel to be used by the muscles. Due to this anti-inflammatory effect, it is said to have a positive effect in treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Recent research shows that small amounts of butter has positive effects on heart health. So diabetics too can have small quantity of butter and balance it with other types of fats they consume. A tbsp. of butter fulfils 8% of your days requirement of vitamin A. This Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant which is essential for glowing skin health and immune function. We suggest you read about butter the super food.
Fresh Cream : 1 tbsp of fresh cream (15 gm) provides around 18 calories, out of which 16 calories result from saturated fat. Till late, saturated fat was always looked upon as that evil fat which would lead to high cholesterol levels and strokes. Offhand, studies have revealed no such association. So, the next question that arises is “Are saturated fats healthy then?” What’s more important is to look at your diet in totality. Fats, in reality, will keep you full for long time and avoid bingeing and weight gain. And yes, the body for absorption of fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin A, D, E and K, needs some amounts of fat.
What's problem in Almond Soup, Badam Soup.
Potatoes (Aloo) : Potatoes are used in white stock. Potatoes being high in simple carbohydrates will lead to weight gain and are not good for people with diabetes, heart problem and obesity. Potatoes are recommended for malnourished children and people with low weight. See full details on why potatoes are bad for you.
Plain flour (maida) : This recipe uses plain flour or maida which is refined carb not suitable for healthy lifestyle. Maida consumption in any food should be totally avoided or use in very small quantities as any consumption of this will cause a larger spike in blood sugar levels which is not good for diabetics, heart patients. The development of prediabetes comes from uncontrolled eating sugar and refined food products for many years and the classic symptom is if you have excess belly fat. This leads to diabetes and further onwards to heart attack, high blood pressure, strokes, impotence and kidney damage. Read is maida good for you to understand fully
Note : 1 cup = 200 ml (standard cup available in the market). The weight in grams varies for each ingredient.
Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Almond Soup, Badam Soup ?
No, this recipe is not good for diabetics, heart and weight loss. The issue is potatoes. Potatoes being high in simple carbohydrates will lead to weight gain and are not good for people with diabetes, heart problem and obesity. This recipe uses plain flour or maida which is refined carb not suitable for healthy lifestyle. Maida consumption in any food should be totally avoided or use in very small quantities as any consumption of this will cause a larger spike in blood sugar levels which is not good for diabetics, heart patients.
Can healthy individuals have Almond Soup, Badam Soup?
No, This recipe uses plain flour or maida which is refined carb not suitable for healthy lifestyle.
Which are healthy soup options?
We suggest you opt for healthy soups like spinach paneer and dal soup recipe, broccoli broth recipe, rajma soup, minty vegetable and oats soup, healthy indian tomato soup or moong soup.
Spinach, Paneer and Dal Soup
Almond Soup, Badam Soup is high in
1. Vitamin C : Vitamin C is a great defence against coughs and colds
Note : a recipe is deemed high in a Vitamin or mineral if it meets 20% and above the recommended daily allowance based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
How to burn 99 calories that come from Almond Soup, Badam Soup?
| Walking (6 kmph) = |
30 |
mins |
| Running (11 kmph) = |
10 |
mins |
| Cycling (30 kmph) = |
13 |
mins |
| Swimming (2 kmph) = |
17 |
mins |
Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.