Learn to Make Winter Special Healthy Soups | Beginner-Friendly Cooking Course

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk offers a lower calorie option while maintaining creaminess.

lentils

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: dried beans

Split peas are often cheaper and cook faster than lentils.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier than olive oil.

mixed winter vegetables

🥗Healthier: fresh seasonal vegetables

💰Cheaper: frozen vegetables

Frozen vegetables are often more affordable and just as nutritious.

Chop fresh onions finely and chop tomatoes.

Roughly chop fresh spinach and blanch in boiling water for a few seconds, then transfer to cold water.

Heat oil in a kadhai and add cumin, garlic, ginger, peppercorns, and green chilies; cook until fragrant.

Add chopped onions and tomatoes; stir until soft.

Add turmeric, coriander powder, and red chili powder; sauté until aromatic.

Blend the spinach and spice mixture into a smooth paste.

Return the mixture to the kadhai, add butter or ghee if desired, and adjust seasoning with salt and water; simmer.

Serve the green shorba garnished with blanched spinach leaves, a drizzle of coconut milk, chili oil, and crispy fried onions.

Peel and chop fresh carrots, and slice onions.

Melt butter in a pan, add garlic, ginger, and onions; sauté until golden.

Add chopped carrots, red chili powder, and salt; mix well.

Add water and simmer until carrots are soft; blend into a smooth puree.

Return to the pan, adjust with water, and add coconut milk; stir and simmer.

Add sugar and black pepper; serve garnished with coconut milk and paprika.

Peel and chop sweet potatoes and pumpkin into bite-sized pieces.

Heat oil in a deep pot, add cumin, black peppercorns, garlic, ginger, and green chilies; sauté until sizzling.

Add chopped onions and cook until golden; add sweet potatoes and pumpkin pieces.

Mix in coriander powder, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt; stir well.

Add water and boil until soft and mashable; blend into a creamy soup.

Adjust consistency with vegetable stock if desired; serve garnished with coconut milk, roasted peanuts, and spring onions.

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