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Vegetarian Soup Recipes


Vegetarian Soup Recipes

The exact origin of soup cannot be traced. But evidence shows, that during the pre-historic era, the nomadic man gathered the remains of plants (roots) and animals (bones, bladder etc) and along with water boiled it over fire and had it as a complete meal.
Thereafter, as consequent civilisations progressed, they devised newer varieties and flavours and soups only kept getting better. Restoratifs (the word "restaurant" is derived from) were the pioneers in introducing soups to the public restaurants in 18th century Paris. Broths, bullions entered in main stream soup making.
Today the variety that we have in soups is largely attributed to the classic French cuisine. New England Soup Buy Factory Cookbook: More Than 100 Recipes


Soup in Asia
Like the French cuisine the credit for the spread of soups in Asia is attributed to the China.
Some where around the 3rd century B.C. China's dynastic families feasted on a variety fish soups, where as the masses filled their palates with watery mixtures having a hint of vegetables and bean curd flavourings.
With time the civilisation further advanced. Newer varieties came up, but the basic rules of soup making remained the same, which were passed over to other Asian regions. Soups began to get localised (flavours and ingredients) and today we have multitude soups from the east.

Soup of India
Mulligatawny a south indian soup which means "pepper water", a simple broth seasoned with a sharp curry mixture.
Its origin date's back to the British rule, when they demanded soups and this recipe was then innovated.

Health benefit
It is rightly said, 'healthy food is the key to a healthy mind and body'. What can be better than having a bowl of soup?

Soups are an excellent source of nutrients and dietary fibre for the body.
You can make different soups for different needs.
For instance, consider you want to supplement your protein in take, than go for a healthy bowl of lentil soup.
Or opt for Bob's Healthy Red Mill Soup Mix

If you are looking for more vitamins and minerals, a freshly made vegetable soup is the answer.
If weight loss is on agenda than cabbage soup diet is the best.
It can help in losing up to 7-8 kg within a week.
Potato or noodle soups provide the required starch and carbohydrates. But, there can be nothing more refreshing than a bowl of tomato soup.
Scientifically it is the ideal soup to be consumed for good health.

A medium sized tomato contains 35% of the recommended daily intake of Vitamin C and 15% Vitamin A. As it is composed of more than 90% water you actually intake only 35 calories.
Tomatoes in it self are a great source of dietary fibre. Being sodium and cholesterol-free make them apt for being consumed daily.
A great choice for weight watchers!!!
Making soups is really simple. All you need is a good stock.
A stock can be made solely of vegetables. Or by combining vegetables, pulses with spices and herbs, over a slow cooking process, so that the ingriedient flavours interblend.


                                                       

Oriental Soup Recipes

Manchow Soup & Wonton Soup
Thai Coconut Cream Soup & Sweet Corn Soup
Noodle Soup & Spinach Soup
Cabbage Soup & Thai Hot and Sour Soup
Lemon Coriander Soup & Mushroom Soup
Peanut Tofu Soup & Clear Soup


Western Soup Recipes

Tomato Soup & Tortilla Soup
Carrot Bean Soup & Minestrone Soup
Roasted Red Pepper Soup & Lentil Soup
Potato Soup & Carrot Orange Soup
Corn Chowder & Broccoli Boursin Soup
Carrot Coriander Soup & Pea Soup


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