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Spinach corn soup
पालक मक्का सूप
A light, lightly thickened soup of fresh spinach and sweet corn, finished with crushed pepper.
This is Ayurvedic wellness guidance, not medical advice. Consult your doctor before making health changes.
20 minServes 3DinnerSuits Pitta, KaphaChildren eat itVegan
You'll need
- 2 cups fresh spinach, washed and chopped
- 1/2 cup sweet corn kernels
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tsp oil or ghee
- 1 tsp black pepper, crushed
- Salt to taste
Method
- Heat oil in a pot, sauté the onion until soft, then add the spinach and cook until it wilts.
- Add the corn and 2 cups water, and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Blend roughly, leaving some corn kernels whole for texture, then return to the pot.
- Season with crushed pepper and salt, bring back to a simmer, and serve hot.
Why this dish
A light, mostly-vegetable soup like this one is a traditional way of closing out the day's eating with something easy rather than something heavy before bed.