Paruppu Rasam

Paruppu Rasam

Rasam and South Indians go hand in hand, well we literally have our hands in them! ;)
For those who do not know what Rasam is, it's made with lentils and spices. It is thinner than soup and is had with rice and any curry. It is tangy to taste. For us it is our "Chicken Soup for the soul". We have it when we are sick too, because its nutritious, rich in protein and easy to digest. It tastes best when hot and is very easy to make.

Green Peas and Sweet Corn Soup

Green Peas and Sweet Corn Soup

Continuing with my of soup saga, I made one more! You must have read my other soup recipes here - Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup , Edamame and Spinach Soup and Tomato and Red Pepper Soup. This time I tried another green soup. I always like to combine two or more veggies together to get more flavors and nutrition out of the soups. Adding garlic and herbs also help enhance the taste.

Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup

Roasted Cauliflower & Broccoli Soup

There is something about grilled vegetables! They taste so good. So this time in continuation with my new found soup obsession, I decided to grill the veggies first before cooking them for my soup. I picked similar looking vegetables - Cauliflower and Broccoli. They both are extremely nutritious loaded with vitamins and minerals and are highly recommended in a diet. The grilled effect just enhances the flavor even more. It is a rich and creamy soup.

Tomato and Red Pepper Soup

Tomato and Red Pepper Soup

As part of my Soup week, yesterday I had made Edamame and Spinach Soup  . Today I wanted to make something in red. Hence I chose to use tomatoes as my main ingredient. However there are many regular tomato soup recipes available, so I wanted to give it my touch and try something different. While grocery shopping last week, I had picked up some Red Peppers/Capsicum to make noodles. So I thought of tossing them along with some tomatoes to make my red themed soup.

Edamame and Spinach Soup

Edamame and Spinach Soup

I have always been intrigued by those who can cook up some amazing soups which are not just nutritious but tasty as well. So I decided to give it a try myself. Very bravely I decided to have a Soup week on my blog. Honestly, I was not very confident when I began. I had never even tasted this soup before, so I had no reference point either. When I shared my doubt with KR, he assured me that it will be all good and that I need not worry. He sounded more confident in me than I was. This boosted me up. :)
I love colors, so I wanted to play with them in my food as well. Today was green theme so I chose to make Edamame and Spinach Soup.
Edamame are rich in carbohydrates, protein, dietary fiber, omega - 3 fatty acids and micro-nutrients, particularly folic acid, manganese and vitamin K. When mixed with baby spinach, they surely make a healthy combo.