Spring Onion Soup

Introduce

Chef :

Bethica Das

Spring Onion Soup

#SoupSalad - In my quest to make different types of soups, now it is the turn of Spring Onion Soup. Very easy and delicious, they can be relished as a light meal with bread croutons / soup sticks or as an appetizer. The consistency can be adjusted according to individual preference.

Ingredient

4-5

spring onion stalks, chopped

1/2 cup

coriander roots, chopped

tomatoes, chopped

1/4 cup

Bengal gram lentil (chana dal)

1 tsp.

olive oil

1 tsp.

butter

to taste

salt

1 tsp.

pepper powder

stock cube

1 tsp.

lime juice or to taste

1 tsp.

chopped spring onion (green part) to garnish

1 tbsp.

fried onions to garnish

pinch

red chili flakes to garnish

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Pressure cook the chana dal in 1 cup water for 3-4 whistles. Keep aside. Heat oil and butter in a pan. Add the garlic and brown them lightly.

* Step 2

Then add chopped spring onion & coriander stems. Saute for 2-3 minutes.

* Step 3

Add the salt, pepper powder, stock cube and the tomatoes. Continue to fry for 2 more minutes.

* Step 4

Add 3-4 cups water.

* Step 5

Pressure cook for 2-3 whistles.

* Step 6

When cool, blend it with the boiled chana dal.

* Step 7

Heat through and add lime juice. Garnish with chopped spring onion and fried onions. Serve them hot in individual bowls and relish as a light meal with bread croutons or soup sticks.