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Moringa leaves soup

Cuisine
Courses ,
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 15 min Total Time: 25 mins
Yields 2
Calories 83 kcal
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup Fresh Moringa leaves/Drumstick leaves (Note 1)
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Onion (~ 1 medium onion)
  • 1/2 cup Tomato (~ 1 medium tomato)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (~ 12g)
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 1 tablespoon Garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Powder/Spicy Chilli Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt (or salt to taste)
  • 3 cups Water/Vegetable stock (Note 2)
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed/Powdered Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Scallions (Optional for garnish)
INSTRUCTIONS
    1. Finely chop onion, tomato, garlic, ginger, and scallions.
    2. Remove the moringa leaves from the stem and wash thoroughly.
    3. Add 1.5 tablespoons of oil to a heated soup pot and turn the stove to medium heat.
    4. Add garlic and saute until it turns a mild golden color.
    5. Add onion, ginger and stir fry until the onion is transparent.
    6. Add the garam masala and fry until aromatic.
    7. Add tomatoes, salt, chilli powder, black pepper powder and turmeric powder.
    8. Stir well and cook until the tomatoes are mushy and fully cooked.
    9. Add the moringa leaves and stir fry for a couple of minutes.
    10. Add 4 cups of water/stock and let it come to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
    11. Turn off the stove and garnish with lime juice, scallions and more pepper powder or red pepper flakes.
    12. 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
  1. 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.
  2. Water can be substituted with leftover stock from boiling lentils, chickpea, or other legumes.
Keywords: Vegan
Read it online: https://fabfitrecipes.com/recipe/moringa-leaves-soup/