Indian Style Oats Vegetable Soup
A healthy, easy-to-make Indian vegetarian oats soup loaded with vegetables — perfect for a light dinner or a comforting, fiber-rich meal.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add chopped garlic and sauté till it becomes fragrant (about 30 seconds). Then add finely chopped onion and sauté until it becomes soft and translucent.
- Add chopped mixed vegetables and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften a bit.
- Add the rolled oats and stir for 1 minute to lightly toast them, which enhances their nutty flavor.
- Pour in 3 cups of water, add salt and black pepper. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 5–7 minutes, or until oats are soft and vegetables are cooked through. Stir occasionally.
- Turn off the heat. If you like a thinner consistency, add a little warm water. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot.
Notes
You can adjust the thickness by adding more or less water. For a creamier version, you may use a little milk instead of some water. Add a dash of lemon juice for extra freshness. You can also vary vegetables depending on what’s available — peas, beans, capsicum, corn, etc. Soup tastes best when served hot.