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May 8, 2012

Carrot Soup

Carrot is a common & popular vegetable which is available in all seasons. Those who are trying to lose weight can start their meal with a bowl of healthy soup made using par boiled vegetables (to retain the nutrients)

  • Carrots are rich in Vitamin A, K, C and potassium. 
  • It can be eaten raw as well as in cooked form. 
  • The beta carotene (an antioxidant) helps prevent cell damage thus slowing down the aging process.
  • When chewed raw, it helps the mouth to produce more salaiva and in the process cleans the teeth
  • Helps detoxification
  • Studies say the soluble fiber in it helps in lowering blood cholestrol levels
Invite you to have a cup of hot carrot soup



Ingrideints :-

  1. Carrot - 2 Nos.
  2. Tomato - 1 No. (Small) (optional)
  3. Pepper powder - 1/2 tsp or as preferred
  4. Sugar - 2 tsp
  5. Salt to taste
Procedure :

  • Wash, clean and Dice the carrots and tomato (tomato gives you light tangy taste which will make your soup more interesting)
  • Boil water and put the veggies into it
  • Parboil it, allow to cool
  • Grind to a smooth paste in a mixer by adding the water in which it is boiled.
  • Transfer to a vessel, add pepper powder, salt, sugar, mix well
  • Bring to boil
  • Hot cup of delicious healthy carrot soup is ready
Variation :
To bring in a slight flavour, you can add chopped coriander leaves before the final boiling process.