This is one of my favorite soups as it is can be prepared in under 20 minutes and tastes so good that I keep wanting for more! Moringa leaves are known to have a lot of health benefits. They are rich in antioxidants, helps reduce inflammation, lowers blood sugar, and has many more benefits. Read…
Moringa leaves soup
INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
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- Finely chop onion, tomato, garlic, ginger, and scallions.
- Remove the moringa leaves from the stem and wash thoroughly.
- Add 1.5 tablespoons of oil to a heated soup pot and turn the stove to medium heat.
- Add garlic and saute until it turns a mild golden color.
- Add onion, ginger and stir fry until the onion is transparent.
- Add the garam masala and fry until aromatic.
- Add tomatoes, salt, chilli powder, black pepper powder and turmeric powder.
- Stir well and cook until the tomatoes are mushy and fully cooked.
- Add the moringa leaves and stir fry for a couple of minutes.
- Add 4 cups of water/stock and let it come to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Turn off the stove and garnish with lime juice, scallions and more pepper powder or red pepper flakes.
- Moringa soup is ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 2 cups
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 83
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.4g3%
- Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
- Sodium 1178mg50%
- Potassium 377mg11%
- Total Carbohydrate 16g6%
- Dietary Fiber 4.9g20%
- Sugars 2.4g
- Protein 3.7g8%
- Vitamin C 23%
- Calcium 5%
- Iron 21%
- Vitamin K 31%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Notes and Tips
- If you do not have fresh moringa leaves, you can substitute them with 1.5 tablespoons of moringa powder and a cup of chopped spinach.
- Water can be substituted with leftover stock from boiling lentils, chickpea, or other legumes.
Vegan
