Corn N Spinach soup

Its PPCS time again. I know I'm little late but due to bad internet connection, was not able to post it on 28th. But as they say better late than never. This month I got to make Corn N Spinach soup by Nayana. Must say im really thankful to her as I thoroughly enjoyed it(even my little one). In Pune, the climate has been really cool throughout this month. So really enjoyed this simple yet healthy soup. Here's the recipe.... Hope you enjoy it... Happy cooking...

Ingredients :

Sweet corn kernels - 1 cup
Fresh Spinach leaves - 1/2 cup(finely chopped)
Onion - 1
Corn flour - 1 tbsp
Oil - 1 tbsp
Water - 3 cups + 1/4 cup
Salt to taste
Black pepper powder to taste


Method :

Heat oil in a thick bottom vessel and saute onion till translucent. Now add chopped spinach leaves and cook for another 2 - 3 minutes.

Now add the corn and 3 cups water and bring it to boil. 

Mix cornflour in 1/4 cup water and pour it in the boiling soup.
Stir continuously for 2 minutes. The soup will become thick. Season the soup with salt and pepper.

Boil fresh corn till tender and keep aside. Wash the spinach leaves thoroughly and chop them.
Heat oil in a thick bottom vessel and saute onion till translucent. Now add chopped spinach leaves and cook for another 2 - 3 minutes.
Now add the corn and 3 cups water and bring it to boil. 
Mix cornflour in 1/4 cup water and pour it in the boiling soup.
Stir continuously for 2 minutes. The soup will become thick. Season the soup with salt and pepper.

Note : You can adjust the thickness of the soup by adjusting the cornflour used.

Pumpkin and Apple soup

Now this one is an interesting soup recipe. I love soups as  they are a meal in itself. So this winter i was determined to try different flavors and combination in soups. I eat all vegetables but it is difficult to make my family eat all so i try to cook recipes hiding the actual ingredient. I tried this as an experiment and it was successful. So do try it if you up for experimental cooking... Happy cooking...

Ingredients:

Pumpkin - 200 gms
Apple - 1
Onion - 1
Garlic - 5-8 pods
Oil - 1 tsp
Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

Heat oil in pressure cooker. Add garlic and onions and saute for a minute.

Now add chopped pumpkin and apple and pressure cook for about 8 - 10 minutes on medium flame. Once done, let it cool.

 Now grind the mixture to a smooth paste. Sieve the mixture. 

Return to pan and heat it till you get a boil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Heat oil in pressure cooker. Add garlic and onions and saute for a minute. Now add chopped pumpkin and apple and pressure cook for about 8 - 10 minutes on medium flame. Once done, let it cool. Now grind the mixture to a smooth paste. Sieve the mixture. Return to pan and heat it till you get a boil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot. 

Note: You can add water once the mixture is sieved to your desired consistency.

Green Peas Soup

It is winters and I love to start my dinners with soups during winters. So started trying soups with different veggies instead of the same old Tomato soup. In winters you get beautiful and wide range of vegetables. One of which is green peas. So I thought of making some green peas soup with very few ingredients. The result was creamy and yummm tasting soup. So here is the recipe.... n... happy cooking...

Ingredients:

Green peas - 2 cups
Potato - 1
Garlic - 3 cloves
Black pepper powder - 1 tsp( you can increase it according to your taste)
Salt to taste
Oil - 1 tsp
Water - about 1 1/2 cup

Method:

In a pan/kadhai heat oil. Add garlic and saute for a minute.

Now add peas, peeled and chopped potatoes and water. Add salt and pepper powder to taste. Close the lid and cook until potatoes are cooked.

Once done, let it cool down a bit. Puree this mixture with a hand blender(you can use mixer grinder as well).

Sieve this mixture and add water as required. Bring it to boil, and serve hot.

In a pan/kadhai heat oil. Add garlic and saute for a minute. Now add peas, peeled and chopped potatoes and water. Add salt and pepper powder to taste. Close the lid and cook until potatoes are cooked. Once done, let it cool down a bit. Puree this mixture with a hand blender(you can use mixer grinder as well). Sieve this mixture and add water as required. Bring it to boil, and serve hot.

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