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Curried Quinoa Vegetable Soup

20 | 03 | 2013
By Soni Sinha

The weather was pretty damp and dull at the beginning of this week and I was craving for something comforting for my lunch.I had made my Quinoa Aloo Tikkis over the weekend and had some cooked leftover Quinoa.I decided to try a curried soup using the Quinoa with some veggies and coconut milk and boy was it delicious!!!One of the best soups I’ve had in a long time and the flavors were just amazing!

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Having a batch of cooked Quinoa opens up endless possibilities and that’s why I would recommend cooking a generous amount in one go.It freezes well and stays good in the  refrigerator for about a week.You can use it in your salads,soup,anything really!

curried quinoa 3The addition of ginger is what makes it come alive and the coconut milk and curry spice further enhances the flavors.The Red Pepper and Green Peas add their vibrant colors and sweet taste.Its pretty filling too and you don’t need more than a small bowlful at one time.Bursting with flavors and creamy this is one soup you have to try 🙂

Curried Quinoa Vegetable Soup

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Ingredients
  

  • Cooked Quinoa-1 1/2 cup
  • Red Peppers-3/4 cup chopped
  • Peas-1/2 cup
  • Onion chopped-1 small
  • Ginger- 1 inch crushed or grated
  • Whole Mustard-1/2 tsp
  • Jalapeño-1 chopped
  • Curry Powder-1 tsp
  • Full Fat Coconut Milk-1 cup
  • Water-1/2 cup
  • Salt-to taste
  • Coconut Oil-2 tbsp

Instructions
 

  • Cook Quinoa according to instructions.
  • In a pot heat oil and add the mustard until it crackles.
  • Add onions followed by ginger and jalapeño.Saute for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the curry powder and salt.Saute for about a minute until fragrant.
  • Add the red peppers and the cooked quinoa.Stir and mix.
  • Add the coconut milk, water,peas and mix well.Let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Check seasonings and serve hot!

Easy Wonton Soup #SundaySupper

04 | 11 | 2012
By Soni Sinha

This past week, Hurricane Sandy ripped through New York and New Jersey and we were left with no power or heating for four days.There were trees uprooted all across our neighborhood and we were extremely lucky that none fell on our house or on our neighbors’!The help and offers from friends and well wishers to come and stay was really touching and we’re very thankful to all our friends for their hospitality in such times.The amount of destruction is massive and my heart goes out to the families who’ve suffered to the extent that’s unimaginable and I only hope that their lives return back to normal sooner than later.

In order to keep us warm I often made soups for lunch and this easy Wonton soup was just perfect since it didn’t require any effort.I used a pack of Chicken Wontons sold at Trader Joe’s.Just added a few veggies with some stock and we had one tasty soup. You can easily make a vegetarian version of this soup by using vegetable wontons and vegetable stock!

Easy Wonton Soup #SundaySupper

Easy Wonton Soup to keep you warm!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken Wontons-14-16 pieces
  • Carrots-2 large peeled and cubed
  • Celery- 2 stalks washed and chopped
  • Broccoli- 1/2 cut into florets
  • Low Sodium Chicken Broth-3-4 cups
  • Soy Sauce-1 tbsp
  • Ginger-1/2 inch freshly crushed
  • Salt-to taste
  • Pepper-1 tsp

Instructions
 

  • In a pot heat the stock and add the carrot,celery,soy sauce,ginger and pepper.Bring to a boil and let it cook on medium for about 10-15 minutes.Add the wontons and broccoli and cook for about 2-3 minutes.Check the seasonings.Serve hot!

Our friend Susan from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen is hosting this week’s SundaySupper with foods that keep you warm!Scroll down for some ‘warm you up’ dishes from our group!

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Carrot and Coriander Soup

16 | 10 | 2012
By Soni Sinha

Autumn brings with it this craving for comforting foods!Foods that simmer on the stove tops or in the oven, foods that develop those lovely flavors that warms you up,foods like soups, stews  and warm desserts!I have a soup for you that not only warms you up, but is rich in anti-oxidants and beta carotene!

My Carrot and Coriander Soup is the most satisfying, flavorful, extremely easy to make and so vibrant!Its reminiscent of the time when were in England.Its easily available in all the supermarkets over there and when I couldn’t find it here in America I started making my own!Its earthy, sweet, a little spicy, a perfect autumn food~

Carrot and Coriander Soup

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Ingredients
  

  • 6 Carrots-peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium Onion-chopped
  • Olive oil or butter- 1tbsp
  • Ground Coriander-1 tbsp
  • Orange Juice- 1/4 cup
  • Water -3 cups
  • Salt-to taste
  • Pepper-1 tsp
  • Fresh Coriander-for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a deep pot, heat oil or butter and add the chopped onions until soft.
  • Add the carrots and saute for a few minutes.
  • Add the water, salt and pepper .
  • Cover and cook until the carrots are done.
  • Now add the orange juice and the ground coriander.Let it cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Puree the soup in a blender and garnish with fresh coriander.Serve hot!

 

 

 

Curried Apple and Leek Soup ~ Autumn Apple Party #SundaySupper

23 | 09 | 2012
By Soni Sinha

Come autumn and the crisp cool air just feels so good in the mornings.I’m enjoying this transition of the weather and the lovely warm and comforting foods that come along with it!Talking about autumn, its also the season of Apples!.This lovely fruit is one of my most favorite things to cook/bake with and I can think of so many ways to use them in my sweet and savory creations.So when my friend Cindy from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings suggested ‘Autumn Apple Party’ as the title for this #SundaySupper I jumped with excitement 🙂
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I’m bringing a savory item for this event and its already becoming a family favorite, going by the verdict of my 4 and 9 year olds :)Its my creamy Curried Apple and Leek Soup that has so many varied flavors that tickle your tastebuds in just the right way.I found the original recipe at All Recipes and added my own twist with the bacon and paprika! The soup is slightly acidic from the Granny Smith Apples,with a slight hint and heat of the spices combined with the creaminess of the potatoes. The flavors further elevate with the garnish of the salty, crisp bacon!One bowl full of goodness for this Fall~

Curried Apple and Leek Soup

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Ingredients
  

  • Granny Smith Apples-2 peeled cored and chopped
  • Leeks-2 stalks cleaned and chopped
  • Potato-1 medium peeled and chopped
  • Curry Powder-2 tsp
  • Paprika-1 tsp
  • Salt-to taste
  • Pepper-2 tsp
  • Water-2 cups
  • Bacon-2 slices
  • Butter-2 tbsp

Instructions
 

  • Heat butter in a sauce pan and add the chopped leeks.Saute for about a minute until translucent.Add the curry powder and saute for another minute.Add the potatoes,apples,all the other spices and water.Bring to a boil.Reduce the heat, cover and cook for 15 minutes.Adjust the seasonings.
  • Crisp up the bacon in a pan and break it by hand.
  • Once cooked blend the soup until all smooth and creamy.Garnish with the bacon bits and serve hot with crusty bread!

Check out the scrumptious creations of my blogger friends using Apples and don’t forget to join our twitter chat at 7pm est!Soups, Salads, Starters and Breads