Soya Vegetable Soup

A light, healthy and protein-rich Indian style soya vegetable soup — comforting, easy to cook and perfect for a wholesome meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Soup, starter
Cuisine: Indian, Vegetarian
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup soya chunks (dried) soaked in warm water for 10 min then squeezed dry
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables finely chopped (e.g. carrot, beans, peas, corn)
  • 1 tbsp oil vegetable or olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste fresh
  • 3 cups water or vegetable stock
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper powder or as per taste
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • cutting board
  • Knife
  • spatula or spoon

Method
 

  1. Soak soya chunks in warm water for 10 minutes, then squeeze out water and chop roughly.
  2. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add chopped onion and sauté until light golden.
  3. Add ginger-garlic paste. Sauté for 1 minute until raw smell disappears.
  4. Add chopped mixed vegetables and sauté for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the prepared soya chunks, stir and sauté for another 1 minute.
  6. Pour in water (or vegetable stock), bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and simmer for 8–10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  7. Add salt and black pepper powder. Stir well and simmer for 1 minute more.
  8. Turn off heat. Serve hot in bowls as a healthy, warming soup.

Notes

You can add finely chopped coriander leaves or spring onions before serving for extra flavor. For more protein, increase soya chunks up to 3/4 cup. Use low sodium stock or water for a heart-healthy version.

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