Vegetarian Indian Soup Food

INDIAN WINTER SOUP

Steps:

• Rinse the pearl barley and cook following pack instructions. When it is tender, drain and set aside. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pan. Fry the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, chillies, bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon and turmeric until fragrant and the seeds start to crackle. Tip in the onion and garlic, then cook for 5-8 mins until soft. Stir in the parsnip, butternut and sweet potato and mix thoroughly, making sure the vegetables are fully coated with the oil and spices. Sprinkle in the paprika, ground coriander and seasoning, and stir again.
• Add the lentils, pearl barley, tomatoes and 1.7 litres water. Bring to the boil then turn down and simmer until the vegetables are tender. When the lentils are almost cooked, stir in the chopped coriander, ginger and lemon juice.

VEGETARIAN INDIAN SOUP

Steps:

• Place yogurt in bowl and mix in spices. set aside.
• Grind up frozen vegetables and mushrooms in either a food processor or Kitchen Aid food grinder to fine consistency. Place yogurt mixture into large saucepan then add vegetables. Turn burner to medium heat and cook for approximately 40 minutes stirring occasionally. The water will release from the frozen vegetables to create a creamy broth.
• Place soup in bowls and garnish with grated Reggianito cheese.

INDIAN CHICKPEA & VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan, then add the onion, ginger and garlic. Fry for 2 mins, then add the garam masala, give it 1 min more, then add the stock and carrots. Simmer for 10 mins, then add the chickpeas. Use a stick blender to whizz the soup a little. Stir in the beans and simmer for 3 mins. Pack into a flask or, if you've got a microwave at work, chill and heat up for lunch. Great with naan bread.