Garlic Vegetable Soup

Serves this low calorie Garlic Vegetable Soup, all with fiber-rich vegetables. Increasing fiber content helps to remove toxins from the body which helps to slow down ageing and increase vitality. Garlic is a mega-immune-system booster, but in a soup it takes on comforting qualities that go beyond the benefits of food.

 

Garlic Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

1 cup finely mixed chopped vegetables (sweet corn kernels , green peas, broccoli, carrots, asparagus)
2 tsp finely minced or crushed or chopped garlic [or as little as 3 cloves]
1 tsp olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
2 cups low-fat milk
Salt and ground black pepper powder to taste
2 tbsp quick cooking rolled oats

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

To Garnish:
2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

Preparation Time: 10 mins   

Cooking Time: 15 mins   

Makes 4 servings

Method

Step 1: Heat the oil in a non-stick pan; add the onions and garlic and saute well till the onions are translucent.

Step 2: Add the vegetables and saute for a few minutes.

Step 3: Add the milk, salt, pepper and mix it well. Bring to boil and simmer till the vegetables are cooked.

Step 4: Add the oats mix well and simmer for another 5 minutes.

Step 5: Serve hot garnished with coriander.