Noodle, Sprouts and Capsicum Soup
by Tarla Dalal
Is this soup an appetizer or a meal itself? Well, the Noodle, Sprouts and Capsicum Soup is so wholesome it can be served in small portions as an appetizer, or in larger quantities as a snack or meal itself.
The use of plenty of veggies and paneer brings in abundant vitamin C, protein, calcium and fibre to this soup. It is especially rich in antioxidants, which help fight infections. This zero oil soup keeps you satiated for a long time, helping those who are aiming for weight loss . Serve this nutritious soup as soon as it is cooked to relish it at its best.
Noodle, Sprouts and Capsicum Soup recipe - How to make Noodle, Sprouts and Capsicum Soup
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
1/4 cup whole wheat spaghetti or noodles , broken into pieces
1/2 cup mixed sprouts (moong , matki , chana etc.)
1/4 cup sliced red capsicum
1/4 cup sliced yellow capsicum
1/2 tsp cornflour
1 tbsp chopped spring onions whites
4 cups vegetable stock
salt to taste
1/2 cup low-fat paneer (cottage cheese) cubes
1 tbsp chopped spring onion greens
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch)
- Method
- Combine the cornflour and 1 tbsp of water in a small bowl, mix well and keep aside.
- Heat a deep non-stick pan on a medium flame and when hot, add the red capsicum, yellow capsicum, spring onion whites and mixed sprouts and dry roast on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the vegetable stock, whole wheat spaghetti and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 10 to 15 minutes or till the spaghetti and sprouts are cooked, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the cornflour-water mixture, paneer, spring onion greens and pepper powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another minute, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve immediately.
Noodle, Sprouts and Capsicum Soup (Zero Oil and Weight Loss Recipe) Video of Tarla Dalal
| Energy | 82 cal |
| Protein | 4.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 516.4 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 31.3 mg |
| Folic Acid | 17.9 mcg |
| Calcium | 105.7 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Magnesium | 39.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 152.4 mg |
| Sodium | 35.7 mg |
| Potassium | 220.4 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
Sprouts, veggies and whole wheat noodles cooked with herbs in a vegetable stock....what else can we yearn for in a healthy bowl of soup. Try this recipe....it's sure to win hearts.
Normally, soups taste bland without any seasoning...but i guess i was wrong or Tarla Dalal proved me wrong...this soup is sooo delicious and healthy...not only it adds soo many vegetables and sprouts to your diet...but also gives you sense of satisfaction in terms of taste due to addition of Noodles!!...