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Indian Vegetable Soup

South Indian · Soup

A comforting, aromatic, and nutritious Indian-style vegetable soup (Shorba) flavored with warm spices and ginger.

Ready in 30 minutesVeganVegetarian
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30 minA little patience, a lot of flavor
Prep time10 min
Cook time20 min
Servings4 people
DifficultyEasy
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How to make it

5 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Heat oil or ghee

    Heat oil or ghee in a large pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.

    1 min
  2. Add chopped onions and sauté

    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.

    4 min
  3. Add the diced carrots, beans, and green peas

    Add the diced carrots, beans, and green peas. Sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add turmeric powder and mix well.

    3 min
  4. Pour in the water or vegetable stock

    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.

    15 min
  5. Season with salt and black pepper

    Season with salt and black pepper. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving hot.

A little kitchen wisdom

You can add any seasonal vegetables like cauliflower or broccoli. For a creamier texture, blend half of the soup and mix it back in.

What you'll need

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Make it ahead

The soup can be made ahead and reheated, though the vegetables may soften further.

Store & enjoy

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave. Add a splash of water if the soup has thickened.

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Indian Vegetable Soup
Step 1 of 5

Heat oil or ghee

Heat oil or ghee in a large pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.

1 min