6 Unique Soup Recipes To Savour This Winter Season

Imagine a winter season without savouring soups. It is impossible because not only are soups delicious but have a warming effect on the body. They are quick to prepare and fulfilling. Nothing feels better than slurping a bowl of hot nutritious concoction with crumbly bread on the side and a favourite TV series or movie replaying on the television.

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This perfect picture of winter holidays can be slightly tweaked if you like to cook unpopular recipes. While tomato, pumpkin, and spinach soups are famous, the fun is making unique concoctions using eggs, chicken tikka, and peanuts for a change. Below are some recommendations.

Egg Soup

If you don’t have time to cook vegetables and meat to prepare a healthy, protein-rich, and nutritious batch of soups, pick up eggs. If you have eggs, you can make anything in under 15 minutes. For this recipe, saute ginger, onions, and garlic in a saucepan. Simmer these ingredients for 5 minutes, and pour whisked eggs through a thin hole. Soon eggs will make silky ribbons, and the soup will be ready in another 5 minutes. Don’t forget the seasoning!

Peanut Noodle Soup

Peanuts are a source of healthy fats, fibre, and protein. Among many Indian recipes, you can experiment with this ingredient by adding it to a batch of noodle soup. It is a rich blend of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and peanut butter. Once the mixture is smooth and silky, you can cook noodles of your choice and top them with crunchy roasted and crushed peanuts. Serve it with garlic knots for a comforting meal.

Indian-Spiced French Onion Soup

This winter season, try combining the art of cooking Indian and French delights. This onion soup is creamy, boasts earthy notes of garlic, and has a fresh flavour of coriander leaves. This French variant is infused with Indian spices like turmeric, a pinch of red chilli powder, and half a teaspoon of curry masala of your choice. Toss some spiced croutons in it and add fresh cream on the top to enhance creaminess and visual appeal.

Mulligatawny Soup

Mulligatawny soup is an Anglo-Indian recipe that is a must-try for culinary enthusiasts. It is known for its rich blend of vegetables, lentils, and sometimes an extra serving of protein with chicken. The ingredients that are its monopoly include coconut milk, curry powder, and apple for subtle sweetness. It is perfect to be paired with garlic bread or sandwiches, but you can also savour it with rice.

Chicken Tikka Masala Soup

If you like chicken tikka, you will have this chicken tikka masala soup. It is a perfect blend of starters and main course. It is prepared by marinating chicken pieces and cooking them in the velvety broth of tomatoes and Indian spices. The creamy soup and spiced chicken tikka make it a must-have this winter with the garnish of fresh coriander leaves and a pinch of garam masala. You can enjoy it with paratha or rice.

Vegetable Minestrone Soup

Vegetable minestrone soup combines the spicy tones of Indian masalas and earthy notes of Italian seasonings. You start by cooking beans, vegetables and pasta separately and combining them in a broth of coriander, turmeric, cumin powder, red chilli powder, and a pinch of garam masala. This aromatic recipe will leave you wanting more so prepare some extra.