Lemon Coriander Soup
Lemon Coriander Soup is a scrumptious and healthy soup with refreshing combination of lemon and coriander rich in vitamin C, low in calories
Servings 4
Calories 22kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon 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 stock (or water)
- 1 tablespoon corn flour 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
Tips to make the Best Veg Lemon Coriander Soup
- Use fresh ingredients: Make sure to use fresh coriander leaves, lemon juice, and veggies to get the best flavors to the soup.
- Don't overcook the vegetables: Make sure to cook the veggies so they are tender, but not mushy, so that you have some texture to the soup.
- Add the lemon juice at the end: Always, add lemon juice after turning off the flame else, it will turn bitter.
- Add the fresh coriander at the end: Add coriander leaves after turning off the flame, to add a burst of flavor else, it may turn black.
- Use cornstarch to thicken the soup: Adding cornflour slurry will give a slightly thick consistency. However, it is optional.
- Use vegetable broth: Using a good quality vegetable or chicken broth will add a lot of flavor to the soup.
- Use coriander stems: You can also add tender stems of coriander, which enhances the flavor of the soup.
Variations
- Add more vegetables: You can also add vegetables of your choice like green beans, peas, sweet corn, mushrooms, bell pepper, and zucchini. Also, fresh herbs like thyme, parsley, and rosemary make it a healthy and flavorful soup.
- Add protein: Adding some cubed tofu is a great way to include plant-based protein in your diet.
- Make it spicy: Add some extra finely chopped green chilies, jalapenos, or red chili flakes to the soup to make it spicy.
- Add Noodles: Add cooked rice noodles to the soup to make it filling.
Nutrition
Calories: 22kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.4g | Protein: 12g | Vitamin C: 12.6mg