5 Soups to have this Monsoon
A bowl of hot soup & some warm buttered rolls -a light, satisfying and deeply comforting meal during monsoons. Whether you come home drenched after a day spent under strong showers or just relaxing at home while watching the rains, there is nothing more satiating for the soul than slurping on a steaming bowl of soup. One may love having their soup with tender noodles, meat or vegetables floating on a delicious broth but every spoonful of soup guarantees that flavors shall explode with every slurp.
The best part about a bowl of soup is that one can experiment and improvise as per personal tastes. Add condiments like cilantro, lemongrass, ginger, lime, pepper & more that not only add a heavenly aroma but also fight common ailments like cold, cough or flu that one may suffer with the onset of monsoons. Lets take a look at 5 delicious soups you must try these monsoons:
Rasam (South India)- A delicious watery broth made with steamed lentils, tomatoes, tamarind juice, black pepper, cumin seeds & other spices. A few households add seasonal vegetables for added nutrition. A staple in South Indian households, this soup can be had on its own or paired with steaming hot rice. Light on the stomach, easily digested & with benefits of vitamin A, vitamin C & minerals like Potassium, iron, selenium, copper and magnesium, this soup is a must try!
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Dal Shorba(Rajasthan)- A delicious yellow moong dal soup from the kitchens of Rajasthan- a cuisine that relies heavily on dried lentils due to lack of fresh vegetables & herbs. Pressure cook soaked yellow moong dal with chopped onion, ginger, garlic, green chilies, salt & turmeric till soft & simmer with butter & cumin seeds. Finish with a generous sprinkling of coriander for a protein rich soup.
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Paya Soup(Hyderabad)- Paya Soup is a healthy preparation created by tenderizing trotters or feet of goat or lamb with water & spices. In Hyderabad, this soup is mostly eaten during breakfasts along with Indian breads like naan or roti. There are variations of paya soup found across cultures & each one is delectable. This soul satisfying soup gives adequate warmth to the body during chilly monsoon weather & is an excellent source of calcium too. It also helps relieve joint pains & is a good protein plus mineral source. Laden with health & taste, this soup ranks high on our must have list.
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Thukpa Bhatuk (Tibet):
Thukpa Bhatuk is a soupy broth made with small handmade bhasta noodles that are similar to Italian gnocchi. Tibetans traditionally use mutton, beef or yak for the meat, but the vegetarian variant made with mushroom, radish & peas is equally delicious. The warmth from this soup is so contagious, that you will definitely ask for seconds.
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Tom Yum Soup (Thailand):
Tom yum is characterized by its distinct hot and sour flavors and it’s one of the main signature dishes that defines Thai flavor. It is usually cooked with shrimps and the basic broth is made of vegetable stock and fresh ingredients such as lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, lime juice, fish sauce, and crushed chili pepper. Add tofu for healthy benefits like protein, iron & calcium.
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