Zesty Lemon Coriander Soup

Zesty Lemon Coriander Soup | Low Calorie Veg Lemon Coriander Soup | Lemon Coriander Comfort Soup | How to make Lemon and Coriander Soup from Scratch

Zesty Lemon Coriander Soup | Low Calorie Veg Lemon Coriander Soup | Lemon Coriander Comfort Soup is a fragrant and aromatic soup with a refreshing appeal. It has subtle flavors, is delightful in taste and has healing properties.

Enjoy this bowl of warm comforting soup as a light supper.  This Vitamin C rich soup shields you during a cold or flu season. Feel its calming sensation as the hot soup runs down your throat. As a low-calorie soup, it is a great one for weight watchers.

What is Zesty Lemon Coriander Soup

Zesty Lemon Coriander soup is an Indian-inspired light soup with delicate flavors that emanate mostly from the stems and leaves of coriander(cilantro), along with other vegetables like scallions, cabbage, carrot, beans, and bell pepper. The subtle ginger-garlic flavor and tangy lime undertones further accentuate this delightful bowl of soup.

Why to have

Vegan and vegetarian

Warm and comforting

Light and delicious

Healthy and Rich in Vitamin C

Antioxidants property

Ingredients

For Measurements refer to the RECIPE CARD further below.

Vegetables – I have used cabbage, beans, bell peppers, scallions and carrots. However, you can customize according to your preferences. Wash and finely chop the vegetables.

Lemon/lime – Freshly squeezed lemon/lime juice and some zest is a must.

Garlic/ginger – For mild flavors.

Coriander/Cilantro – Fresh coriander leaves along with stems add that distinctive aroma and appeal to the soup. Wash and finely chop the coriander leaves and stem.

Spices and Seasonings – I have used salt and black pepper only . You may choose to add cumin powder or red chili powder.

Stock or Water – Vegetable stock or water serves as the base of the soup.

Cornflour – Its usage is very minimal for a thin slurry. You may just omit it.

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How to make Lemon and Coriander Soup from Scratch

Firstly, in saucepan heat oil and sauté ginger, garlic, followed by chopped white bulbs of scallions (spring onions).

Saute for two minutes.

Now add cabbage, beans, bell peppers and carrots. Sauté for two minutes.

Thereafter, add coriander stems and a saute for a few seconds on medium flame. Also add the green parts of scallions now.

Add salt.

Then add water. Let the soup come to a rolling boil.

Now add the zest, coriander leaves and black pepper powder. Work on low to medium flame.

Finally add a teaspoon of slurry. You may skip adding the slurry.

Gently stir, cover and simmer on low flame for a minute.

Put off the flame.

Drizzle some lime juice and serve.

What to serve with

Enjoy Zest Veg Lemon Coriander Soup on its own. Or pair it with breads like Zaatar Cheese Manakeesh , Olive Cheese Zaatar Pull Apart Roll or Focaccia Bread .

Tips and Variations

You may add vegetables according to your preferences. Use fresh ingredients to maximize flavors and nutritional benefits.

You may add protein from plant source such as tofu or lentils. Chicken is an ideal protein to add for non vegetarian version.

Adding cornflour slurry gives a slightly thicker consistency.

Add lemon juice after turning off the heat as sometimes heat can turn the juice bitter. Use Arrowroot flour instead of cornflour for gluten free option

Cornflour slurry gives a body to the soup so that the veggies float in it rather sinking to the bottom. We do not want a thick soup as in the Indochinese or Chinese soups.

Add lemon juice after turning off the heat as sometimes heat can turn the juice bitter.

For gluten free options use Arrowroot flour instead of cornflour.

Initially, do not add too much of lemon juice . Start with just a few drops and add gradually as desired.

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Recipe Card

Zesty Lemon Coriander Soup

Zesty Lemon Coriander soup is a light soup with delicate flavors that emanate mostly from the stems and leaves of coriander, along with other vegetables like scallions, cabbage, carrot, beans, and bell pepper. The subtle ginger-garlic flavor and tangy lime undertones further accentuate this delightful bowl of soup.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Soup

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4 bowl

Equipment

• cook pot
• ladle

Ingredients

  

• ½ cup cabbage chopped
• ¼ cup carrots chopped
• ¼ cup French beans chopped
• ⅛ cup green bell peppers chopped
• 1 tsp ginger chopped
• 1 tsp garlic chopped
• 1/8 cup spring onions chopped
• 1/8 cup coriander stems chopped
• 2 tbsp coriander leaves chopped
• ½ to 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2.5 cups veg stock/ water adjust as needed
• 1 tbsp lime juice use as needed
• 1 tbsp corn flour slurry use as needed
• ½-1 tsp salt use as needed
• ¼ to ½ tsp Black pepper powder
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

 

• Firstly, in saucepan heat oil and sauté ginger, garlic, followed by chopped white bulbs of scallions (spring onions).
• Sauté for two minutes.
• Now add cabbage, beans, bell peppers and carrots. Sauté for two minutes.
• Thereafter, add coriander stems and sauté for a few seconds on medium flame. Also add the green parts of scallions now.
• Add salt.
• Then add water. Let the soup come to a rolling boil.
• Now add the zest, coriander leaves and black pepper powder. Work on low to medium flame.
• Finally add some slurry. You may skip adding the slurry.
• Gently stir, cover and simmer on low flame for a minute.
• Put off the flame.
• Drizzle some lime juice and serve.

What to serve with

• Enjoy Zest Veg Lemon Coriander Soup on its own. Or pair it with breads like Zaatar Cheese Manakeesh , Olive Cheese Zaatar Pull Apart Roll or Focaccia Bread .

Notes

• You may add vegetables according to your preferences.
• Use fresh ingredients to maximize flavors and nutritional benefits.
• Can add protein from plant source such as tofu or lentils. Chicken is an ideal protein to add for non-vegetarian version.
• Corn flour slurry gives a body to the soup so that the veggies float in it rather sinking to the bottom.
• We do not want a thick soup as in the Indochinese or Chinese soups.
• Add lemon juice after turning off the heat as sometimes heat can turn the juice bitter.
• For gluten free options use Arrowroot flour instead of corn flour.
• Initially, do not add too much of lemon juice. Start with just a few drops and add gradually as desired

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FAQ

Is Lemon Coriander Soup Healthy

Lemon is a rich source of Vitamin C that boosts your immunity, protects you from common infections and boosts your metabolism.

Coriander is a wonderful source of dietary fiber, manganese, iron and magnesium as well. It helps in lowering blood cholesterol levels and management of high blood sugar. Coriander might reduce uneasy feeling associated with bloating, and discomfort and may boost appetite.

The vegetables used in the soup are rich in nutrients.

Is Zesty Veg Lemon Coriander Soup food for Weight loss

This soup is a low calorie soup, nutrients dense and good source of fiber. Hence dietitians advise such soups in their diet plans for weight loss.

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