"Vegetable Sweet Corn Soup" | Indian Vegetarian Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

mixed vegetables

🥗Healthier: fresh vegetables

💰Cheaper: frozen vegetables

Frozen vegetables are often more affordable and have a longer shelf life.

Boil water in a large pot over medium heat.

Add sweet corn and mixed vegetables to the boiling water.

Cook for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.

In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add the sautéed mixture to the pot with corn and vegetables.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

Season with salt, black pepper, and bay leaf; simmer for 10 minutes.

Remove bay leaf and blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.

If desired, mix cornstarch with water to thicken the soup; add to the pot.

Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened.

Stir in lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Cooking Techniques

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