Minty Green Pea and Corn Soup
by Tarla Dalal
Both green peas and corn are evergreen favourites with one and all. Ever thought of making the twain meet? Well, just cook the duo, blend and lace them with mint, and the result is a delectable soup that makes your taste buds squeal with joy!
Green peas are rich in fibre, which makes it a good ingredient to include in your pregnancy diet. The Minty Green Peas and Corn Soup also has a unique texture and flavour, thanks to the addition of corn. Indeed, it is a treat that you will thoroughly enjoy.
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Minty Green Pea and Corn Soup recipe - How to make Minty Green Pea and Corn Soup
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
1 1/2 cups green peas
1 cup sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane)
1/4 cup chopped onions
1 tsp roughly chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/2 cup milk
salt to taste
1/4 cup finely chopped mint leaves (phudina)
- Method
- Combine the green peas, sweet corn, onions, garlic and 3 cups of water in a deep non-stick pan and mix well. Cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Cool the mixture completely and blend in a mixer till smooth.
- Transfer the mixture into a deep non-stick pan, add the milk, ½ cup of water and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Switch off the flame, add the mint leaves and mix well.
- Serve immediately.
| Energy | 117 cal |
| Protein | 6.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 18.1 g |
| Fiber | 5.8 g |
| Fat | 2.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 4 mg |
| Vitamin A | 139.8 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Folic Acid | 21 mcg |
| Calcium | 72.4 mg |
| Iron | 1.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 35.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 118.3 mg |
| Sodium | 12 mg |
| Potassium | 180.6 mg |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg |
Healthy & easy soup.
It''s really very easy & nice. liked it.
Its very easy to make, no oil and quick from start to finish. Good one!
Full of flavour! Great soup for cold nights! rich and delicious!