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.
As 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 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 spreading soups in Asia is attributed to 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, which, had 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. 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 dates back to the British occupation in India, where the soup recipe was instantaneously devised to meet the rising demand.
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
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Wonton Soup
Thai Coconut Cream Soup
Sweet Corn Soup
Noodle Soup
Spinach Miso Soup
Cabbage Soup
Thai Hot and Sour Soup
Mushroom Soup
Peanut Tofu Soup
Pumpkin Soup
Western Soup Recipes
Tomato Soup
Tortilla Soup
Carrot Bean Soup
Minestrone Soup
Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Lentil Soup
Carrot Orange Soup
Melon Soup
Pea Soup
Corn Chowder
Broccoli Boursin Soup
Goulash
English Vegetable Soup
Classic Gazpacho
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