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Palak Ka Shorba Indian Spinach Soup
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
If truly making this soup for 4 people, double the recipe and you will have a bit leftover. From the magazine Alternative Medicine - ginger and turmeric are natural antihistamines- perfect to beat the winter blahs. Read more . Tasty soup that is good for you!
Ingredients:
1 tbsp ghee or splash olive oil
1/4 tsp cumin seeds
1 red onion, peeled and chopped
1 1/2 tsp grated ginger root
1 medium turnip, peeled and chopped
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp red chili powder
salt to taste
2 cups vegetable stock
1 lb. frozen chopped spinach, thawed (could also use fresh spinach, washed with stems removed)
Directions:
1. Heat ghee. Add cumin seeds and stir fry until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Add onion, ginger, and turnip. Saute about 5 minutes on medium heat.
3. Add turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Saute 1 minute.
4. Add vegetable stock and cook, covered, on medium heat for 20 minutes, or until turnips are soft.
5. Add spinach and cook for 5-8 minutes. Remove soup from heat.
6. Puree soup in batches in a blender; transfer back to pot to be reheated.
7. Transfer to bowls and serve immediately.
8. Nutrition Info. Per serving:
9. Calories 89; Protein 5g; Carbohydrates 12g; Total fat 3.9g; Cholesterol 8mg; Sodium 328gm; Fiber 5.1g
By RecipeOfHealth.com