Lemon Coriander Soup

5 from 8 votes

This easy Lemon Coriander Soup is a light and flavorful Indian vegetable clear soup made with fresh lemon, coriander, and mixed vegetables. Ready in 20 minutes.

Course Appetizer, Soup

Cuisine Indian

Keyword indian lemon coriander soup, lemon coriander clear soup, lemon coriander veg soup

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Method Stovetop

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 48kcal

Author Bhavana Patil

Ingredients

2 tablespoons lemon juice (or juice of one lime)
¼ cup coriander leaves (cilantro) finely chopped
1 teaspoon oil
3 cloves garlic minced
½ inch ginger grated
1 green chilies finely chopped
½ cup onion finely chopped
¼ cup carrot finely chopped
¼ cup cabbage finely chopped
¼ cup broccoli finely chopped
3 cups vegetable broth (or water)
1 tablespoon corn starch mixed in ¼ cup of water (optional)
salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, Once the oil is hot, add ginger, garlic, green chilies, and saute for 30 secs.
Next, add onions and saute till they turn translucent.
Add mixed vegetables, saute for 2 minutes until the veggies are tender, and then add vegetable stock (or water), salt, and black pepper and bring it to boil.
In a small mixing bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of cornflour along with ¼ cup of water until there are no lumps.
Add the cornflour slurry and bring the soup to a rolling boil. The soup would thicken a bit. At this stage turn off the gas flame.
Then add the lime juice and coriander (cilantro) and mix well. Adjust seasoning at this stage.
Serve Vegetable Lemon Coriander Clear Soup piping hot.

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Notes

Don't overcook the vegetables: Cook until just tender so they retain some texture and don't become mushy.
Use fresh ingredients: Fresh coriander (cilantro), lemon juice, and vegetables give the soup the best flavor.
Add lemon juice at the end: Turn off the heat before adding lemon juice to preserve its fresh, bright flavor. Otherwise, soup will turn bitter.
Add coriander at the end: Stir in fresh coriander (cilantro) after turning off the heat for the best flavor and color.
Thicken with cornstarch: Add a cornstarch slurry for a slightly thicker consistency. This is completely optional.
Use vegetable broth: Vegetable broth adds extra depth and flavor to the soup. Use a good-quality broth for the best results.
Use coriander stems: You can add chopped tender coriander stems; they add extra flavor to the soup.
Add more vegetables: You can add veggies like green beans, peas, sweet corn, mushrooms, bell peppers, or zucchini. Fresh herbs like thyme, parsley, or rosemary also add flavor.
Add protein: Add boiled chickpeas, cubed tofu, or sautéed paneer for a boost of plant-based protein.
Make it spicy: Add extra green chilies, jalapeños, or red chili flakes for more heat.
Add noodles: Stir in cooked rice noodles to make the soup more filling.

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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