Mixed Sprouts Soup
by Tarla Dalal
The Mixed Sprouts Soup is a simple but tasty Indian-style soup, which makes it fun to include sprouts in your diet!
With chopped onions, garlic and a tinge of black pepper, it has a comforting flavour and luscious mouth-feel.
The abundant fibre in sprouts will also benefit you on the health front, helping keep blood sugar under control.
Try other diabetic friendly soups like Lentil and Vegetable Broth and Mein Chow Soup .
Mixed Sprouts Soup recipe - How to make Mixed Sprouts Soup
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
2 cups mixed sprouts
salt to taste
1 tsp oil
1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch)
- Method
- Combine the mixed sprouts and 1½ cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Cool slightly and blend in a mixer till smooth using 2 cups of water. Keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the garlic and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the prepared mixture and pepper powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot.
| Energy | 97 cal |
| Protein | 5.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.9 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Fat | 1.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 34.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.3 mg |
| Folic Acid | 15.4 mcg |
| Calcium | 46.1 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 42.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 73.6 mg |
| Sodium | 4.9 mg |
| Potassium | 165.6 mg |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg |
I have always tried a mixed sprouts pancake or a salad, but in the form of soup was quite surprising for me. I tried it and loved it... It''s very filling and nourishing too.