Summer Soup Extravaganza - Sip and Chill

Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)
If a cold soup is your go-to bowl on hot summer days, check out this hydrating, refreshing, quick, and no-cook recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2
Calories 92 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large cucumbers, peeled
  • 2 ripe red tomatoes, cut into chunks
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4 cup cilantro
  • Lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp cold-pressed coconut oil to drizzle
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For garnish:

  • ½ cup finely diced raw mango
  • ½ cup red cherry tomatoes, cut into halves

Instructions
 

  • Finely chop 1/4 cucumber and reserve for garnish.
  • Peel the remaining cucumber, cut it into chunks, and place it in a large bowl.
  • Add the tomatoes, garlic, ½ cup of cilantro leaves, lemon juice, and coconut oil. Stir to combine.
  • Season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Blend the mixture to a soup consistency.
  • Place this in the refrigerator and let chill, covered, for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Serve in bowls, garnish with the remaining cucumber, cilantro, raw mango, red and cherry tomatoes, and a drizzle of coconut oil.

Power tips and variations

  • You can replace the cucumbers with zucchini.
  • You can also opt to use bell peppers if tomatoes are unavailable.

Notes

  • Cucumbers contain a good amount of fiber and are high in water content (almost 95 percent).
  • They also contain essential vitamins like C and E, minerals, and small amounts of protein and fats.
  • Lycopene in tomatoes is a polyphenol or a plant compound that may play a role in lowering the risk of prostate, ovarian, lung, and stomach cancer. It is this compound that gives tomatoes their bright red color.
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Nutrition

Calories: 92kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5.4gFat: 2.4g
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Mint and Pea Soup – Soothing Refresher

Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)
Are you looking for a perfect chill soup recipe that takes minimum effort and is delicious? Try this pea and mint cold soup recipe. Get turbocharged.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Soup, Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 254 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 cups peas, fresh
  • Salt
  • Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • Fresh mint, finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Place the water in a pan. Add garlic, oregano, and peas.
  • Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the peas get tender.
  • Once it is cold, transfer the ingredients to a blender.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste and purée in a blender.
  • Combine with coconut milk and blend again.
  • Serve well chilled with a generous sprinkling of chopped mint.

Power tips and variations

  • Get creative with your add-ons. You can add parsley and celery too.
  • You can opt to use A2 curd or buttermilk instead of coconut milk.

Notes

  • A cup of green pea soup provides nearly 5 gm of dietary fiber. Dietary fiber has a laxative effect and promotes smooth bowel movements.
  • Prefer using fresh green peas, but frozen would work too.
  • Peas soup provides 35 gms of magnesium per cup.
  • Coconut milk is rich in nutrients like manganese and copper that boost your heart health.
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Disclaimer: Please keep your healthcare provider in the loop before introducing any new food item into your lifestyle, especially if you have a medical condition or are on medications. In case you are allergic to certain foods, please avoid them.

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10.2gFat: 9.4g
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