Soups

Growing up, winter evenings in my house always smelt like this. The Kashmiri yakhni soup was what my grandmother reached for whenever the cold turned serious, with mutton simmered low in a pot with curd and whole spices – until the kitchen started to feel like it was filling up with cinnamon and cardamom and […]

Broccoli soup is made with fresh broccoli. It is first boiled with salt and then cooked slightly in butter along with onions and garlic. It is then blended into a smooth paste which is further cooked to achieve a thicker consistency along with milk and fresh cream. Crushed black pepper is added before serving to

Green papaya soup is made with steamed green papaya which is first blended and cooked in butter or ghee along with a little bit of finely chopped ginger, garlic, turmeric, black pepper powder and cumin seed powder. Go through my simple recipe to learn the steps to make green papaya soup at home. KEY TAKEAWAYS

Chettinad chicken soup refers to pressure-cooked chicken pieces in a broth comprising a little bit of turmeric powder, salt to taste and a paste made from coriander seeds, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, shallots, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes. Learn the quick and easy steps to make chettinad chicken soup at home from my simple recipe. KEY

Mutton nalli soup is made with mutton bones (nalli) which are slow-cooked with a few powdered spices, onions, tomatoes, garlic and herbs. Usually cooked in sesame oil, it adds to the flavor, taste and the health factor of the soup. Continue reading my recipe to learn the steps to make mutton nalli soup at home.

Cheese soup combines melted cheese with fresh vegetables like spring onions and carrots, cooked in butter and flour with chicken stock. White pepper powder and Worcestershire sauce are added for additional taste. The easy recipe presents all the necessary steps that you need to follow in order to create cheese soup at home. KEY TAKEAWAYS

Tomato paneer soup is made with boiled tomatoes and vegetables such as carrot and beetroot along with onions, ginger and other spices. A smooth puree is first made and then boiled to the desired consistency over a low flame. The mashed paneer is eventually added along with fresh cream, butter, sugar and finely chopped coriander

Hot and sour egg soup is made with beaten eggs dropped slowly into a boiling broth consisting of finely chopped vegetables like cabbage and carrot along with onion, green chilies, ginger, and garlic. It is thickened with corn flour and further seasoned with different sauces like chili sauce and Schezwan sauce. Go through my easy

Drumstick soup is made from fresh drumsticks and other vegetables like carrots and tomatoes. All are boiled, blended, and strained to achieve a smooth puree free from any kind of fibers. The soup is finally seasoned with chili flakes and optionally with mixed herbs and black pepper powder. Go through my easy recipe to learn

Lauki soup is a healthy dish comprising bottle gourd or lauki as its base. This is boiled along with garlic cloves, onions and fresh coriander stems. After this, it is salted and peppered to taste, mixed with water and slow-cooked to allow the flavors to blend. To make the soup delicious and fresh a little

Kaleji soup is a simple yet wholesome non-vegetarian dish prepared with fresh mutton liver that is gently cooked to develop a balanced and comforting broth. It is made using small pieces of kaleji cooked along with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and a few whole spices like cinnamon, cloves, green cardamom, and black peppercorns, which give

Green peas soup is made from fresh green peas which are boiled slightly with onions and garlic in butter and then mashed. The soup is then cooked with spices like black pepper, sugar and lemon juice. Before removing and serving a handful of freshly chopped coriander leaves goes into it for added flavor and taste.

Broccoli and almond soup is a creamy soup made with a paste of broccoli florets, soft stems, almonds, milk, plus quite a few aromatic Indian spices. The aromatic seasonings are fried gently, the greens are boiled to make them softer, and chopped almonds are mixed. The blend is cooked slowly to thicken perfectly. Check out

Mushroom soup is made with fresh mushrooms, onion, garlic and black pepper powder. Corn flour mixture is added in the end to thicken the soup. Go through my easy recipe to learn the steps to make mushroom soup at home. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mushroom soup is very tasty and healthy. Serve it hot as is or

Toor dal soup comprises boiled Toor dal cooked in a tomato soup and a few common Indian spices. It is then tempered with mustard and curry leaves cooked in ghee along with a pinch of hing. It is very easy to make Toor dal soup at home. Want to learn the steps? Read on. KEY

Paneer soup is made with paneer pieces fried in butter and olive oil, added to a soup comprising onion, garlic, a variety of veggies mixed with milk. Follow my recipe to make paneer soup at home. KEY TAKEAWAYS Paneer soup is a healthy and delicious appetizer. Serve it as is or with crispy breadsticks or

Mutton paya soup refers to boiled and cooked lamb paya or trotters with ginger, garlic, onions and other Indian spices. For taste enhancement the soup is tempered in ghee and almond paste and coriander leaves. The steps to make mutton paya soup at home are quite easy. Read my recipe to learn them. KEY TAKEAWAYS

Chicken hot and sour soup is made with shredded boneless boiled chicken, onions, garlic, ginger, along with other spices and thickened with cornstarch. Spring onion, carrot, cabbage, eggs and other sauces also feature in the soup to enhance its taste and flavor. The process to make chicken hot and sour soup at home is quite

Egg drop soup is made with an egg mixture poured slowly on boiling chicken broth. It is seasoned with sugar, soy sauce, finely chopped green onions and cilantro along with white pepper and sesame oil. It needs very little ingredients and is very easy to make egg drop soup at home. You can learn them

Cauliflower soup is made with small cauliflower florets, onion, garlic, chicken cube, egg and a few other spices, eventually thickened with corn flour. It is quite easy to make cauliflower soup at home. Simply follow my recipe and surprise your family and guests. KEY TAKEAWAYS Cauliflower soup is a very tasty and healthy appetizer. Serve

Clear soup is made with a variety of vegetables like mushrooms, cabbage, French beans, spring onions, and more. They are fried lightly in butter or ghee with a little bit of ginger, garlic, and black pepper, and boiled to perfection. It is very easy to make a clear soup at home, as you will learn

Masoor dal soup comprises red lentil (masoor dal) cooked with vegetables, garlic, onions, black pepper, and other spices. It is quick and easy to make masoor dal soup at home, which you will find explained in detail in my recipe. KEY TAKEAWAYS Masoor dal soup is very healthy and tasty. Serve it with roti, paratha,

Ginger garlic soup is made with ginger and garlic along with a few vegetables and black pepper. It is quick and easy to make ginger garlic soup at home. Follow my recipe to learn the steps. KEY TAKEAWAYS Ginger garlic soup is very healthy and tasty. Serve it before the main course or along with

Chicken soup is made with shredded chicken and pieces of carrots boiled with onions, ginger, garlic, and coriander stems for additional flavor. A few spices are added to the stalk along with an egg to make the final soup. Follow my recipe to learn the procedure to make chicken soup at home. KEY TAKEAWAYS Chicken

Sweet corn vegetable soup is made of whole sweet corn, fresh or frozen, along with its puree mixed with a few vegetables like carrots and beans. The steps to make a light or restaurant-like sweet corn vegetable soup at home are very simple, as you will find reading my recipe. KEY TAKEAWAYS Sweet corn vegetable

Pumpkin soup is made from a paste of cooked ripe pumpkin mixed with onion, garlic, chilies, and a few other aromatic spices along with a bit of coconut milk. The steps to make pumpkin soup at home are very easy, and it can be made very quickly. Just follow my easy recipe to learn them.

Beetroot carrot soup is made from beetroot, carrot, tomato, ginger, garlic, and a couple of aromatic powdered spices. The steps to make beetroot carrot soup at home are very easy, as described in my recipe, and you can make it very quickly. KEY TAKEAWAYS Beetroot and carrot soup is a tasty and healthy appetizer. Enjoy

Palak soup is made from fresh spinach leaves along with onions, garlic, milk, corn flour, cream, black pepper powder and other ingredients. The steps to make palak soup (spinach soup) at home are not at all difficult. Continue reading my simple recipe to learn them, if you are unaware. KEY TAKEAWAYS Palak soup is typically

Tomato coriander soup is made with tomatoes and coriander stems blended with ginger, garlic, green chilies and a variety of aromatic spices. Go through my easy recipe to learn the steps to make tomato coriander soup at home. KEY TAKEAWAYS Tomato coriander soup is a very healthy and common appetizer. Enjoy this soup with garlic