Fat Free Thai Style Vegetable Soup

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 2
Fat Free Thai Style Vegetable Soup
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Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 liter water
1 large green chili , slit ( add more if desired )
2 large tomatoes , grated ( ripe )
1 teaspoon fresh ginger , grated
1 large carrot , julienned
1 cup Chinese cabbage , finely shredded
1/2 cup zucchini ( julienned )
1 pepper ( any colour , roughly chopped )
1 teaspoon tamarind paste
2 tablespoons soy sauce ( dark )
1 teaspoon lemongrass ( the chopped and bottled variety )
2 tablespoons coriander ( fresh )
1 teaspoon cumin seed ( jeera )
1 teaspoon coriander seed
1 teaspoon salt ( to taste )
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 fresh lime leaves ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
48
Sugar
6g
Fat
0g
Thai cuisine is known for its balance of sour, sweet, salty and spicy flavors. This fat-free Thai-style vegetable soup is easy to make, light, and filling, loaded with a range of vegetables, herbs and spices. The recipe gets sweetness from tomatoes, sourness from tamarind, and heat from chili, ginger and spices. It is perfect for the colder months, or if you just want something comforting and healthy to eat!

Instructions

1.Boil water in a non-stick pot
2.Add green chili, grated tomatoes and ginger. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
3.Add carrot, Chinese cabbage, zucchini, and any pepper of your choice. Mix well and cook for 5-7 minutes.
4.Add tamarind paste, soy sauce, lemongrass, fresh coriander, cumin seed, coriander seed, and salt. Mix and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
5.Add lemon juice and fresh lime leaves(optional). Mix well and serve hot.

PROS

This soup is packed with flavours and is high in nutritional value.
It is low in fat and has no added oil or sugar making it a perfect companion if you are on a diet.
The soup is filling and a great way to meet your daily vegetable serving requirement.

CONS

As this soup is low fat but high on water content, it may make you feel hungry again sooner than desired.

Some people may find the quantity of chili to be too much for their taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is a combination of nutrient-rich vegetables. The soup is low in carbohydrates, fat and calories, high in dietary fibre, and rich in vitamins and minerals. Consuming this soup helps you lose weight, control blood sugar levels, and reduces the risk of heart disease.

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