{"id":"recipe_758c4d0ae6","slug":"indian-vegetable-soup","title":"Indian Vegetable Soup","description":"A comforting, aromatic, and nutritious Indian-style vegetable soup (Shorba) flavored with warm spices and ginger.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 tbsp Oil or Ghee","name":"Ghee","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"or Ghee for better flavor","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 tsp Cumin seeds","name":"Cumin Seeds","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"seeds","notes":"","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 medium Onion, finely chopped","name":"Onion","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"chopped","notes":"medium sized","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste","name":"Ginger-garlic paste","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"paste","notes":"","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 cup Carrots, diced","name":"Carrots","quantity":130,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"diced","notes":"","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1/2 cup Green beans, chopped","name":"Green Beans","quantity":60,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"chopped","notes":"","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1/2 cup Green peas","name":"Green pea","quantity":70,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"whole","notes":"fresh or frozen","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1/4 tsp Turmeric powder","name":"Turmeric","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 l Water or Vegetable stock","name":"Vegetable Stock","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"quart","form":"liquid","notes":"or water","group":"Liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"Salt to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"1/2 tsp Black pepper powder","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-12","original":"2 tbsp Cilantro, chopped","name":"Cilantro","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"chopped","notes":"fresh coriander leaves","group":"Garnish","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Heat oil or ghee in a large pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.","group":"Sauté","title":"Heat oil or ghee","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Sauté"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute until the raw smell disappears.","group":"Sauté","title":"Add chopped onions and sauté","timerMinutes":4,"sourceTitle":"Sauté"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the diced carrots, beans, and green peas. Sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add turmeric powder and mix well.","group":"Vegetables","title":"Add the diced carrots, beans, and green peas","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Vegetables"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour in the water or vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.","group":"Simmer","title":"Pour in the water or vegetable stock","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Simmer"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Season with salt and black pepper. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving hot.","group":"Garnish","title":"Season with salt and black pepper","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Garnish"}],"notes":"You can add any seasonal vegetables like cauliflower or broccoli. For a creamier texture, blend half of the soup and mix it back in.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["South Indian"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","saute"],"equipment":["Large pot","Knife","Cutting board","Ladle"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","low_fat","low_sodium"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"l","note":"Makes about 4 standard bowls"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The soup can be made ahead and reheated, though the vegetables may soften further."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave. Add a splash of water if the soup has thickened."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_758c4d0ae6%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=c15e44c7-59cf-4f8d-bbdc-0f5c11a6d65d","imageAlt":"Indian Vegetable Soup — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["healthy","vegetable soup","indian cuisine","low calorie","vegan"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Indian Vegetable Soup","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T18:31:32.712Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T18:31:32.712Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_3e3b5dfbee","slug":"makai-ka-shorba-indian-corn-soup","title":"Makai ka Shorba (Indian Corn Soup)","description":"A comforting and aromatic Indian-style sweet corn soup infused with ginger, green chilies, and tempered with cumin. 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It's widely enjoyed for its digestive benefits and as a soul-warming remedy for colds.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["South Indian","Telugu"]},"course":["soup","side"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","low_fat","dairy_free","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_5e03f894a1%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=d906c7e4-5784-496b-a188-c20ee56ef3d3","imageAlt":"Miriyala Rasam (Pepper Soup) — recipe cover","tags":["rasam","pepper","spicy","digestive","south indian","telugu","soup"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":12,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_8875fc9e5d","slug":"palak-shorba","title":"Palak Shorba","description":"A nutritious and aromatic Indian spinach soup tempered with cumin, ginger, and garlic for a comforting appetizer.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["North Indian"]},"course":["soup","appetizer"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","low_calorie","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_8875fc9e5d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=0e0f108c-7a8c-4a43-9487-8c4fa382a6f8","imageAlt":"Palak Shorba — recipe cover","tags":["spinach","soup","healthy","indian","shorba","vegetarian","low calorie"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":11,"stepCount":7}]}