Low-Cal Carrot-Coriander Soup

This low calorie soup gives you only 36 calories and meets ¾th of your daily vitamin A requirement. It is hence the ultimate choice of soup for weight watchers.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients:

Finely-Sliced Onion- 1 cup
Carrots Cut into Cubes- 2 cups
Finely-Chopped Coriander- 1 cup
Oil- 1 tsp
Salt & Pepper Powder- To taste
Carrot Strips- To garnish

Method:

• Heat 1 tsp of oil in a pressure cooker; add sliced onion and sauté on a medium flame until they turn translucent.

• Add the carrot cubes, ½ cup of coriander, and sauté on a medium flame for another few minutes.

• Now add 4 cups of hot water, salt to taste, stir well, and pressure cook on high flame for 2 whistles.

• Cool the pressure cooker and allow the steam to escape.

• When the mixture is slightly cool, blend it in a mixer until smooth.

• Transfer the blended mixture in a deep nonstick pan and bring it to boil.

• Add the pepper powder, ½ cup of coriander, and mix well. Garnish with carrot strips and serve immediately.