Mix Vegetable Soup

A warm, hearty, and nutritious soup loaded with fresh vegetables and mild spices.

Ingredients

1. 1/2 cup carrots (chopped)
2. 1/4 cup French beans (chopped)
3. 1/2 cup peas (shelled)
4. 1 1/2 cup tomato puree
5. 1 tsp garlic paste
6. 1 tsp ginger paste
7. 2 tsp coriander leaves (chopped)
8. 3–4 tsp butter
9. 3 glasses water
10. Salt and pepper to taste
11. Cheese (grated) – for garnishing

Instructions

1. **Prepare the base

   • Melt butter in a pan.
   • Add ginger paste and garlic paste; sauté briefly.
   • Mix in tomato puree and stir well.
   • Add carrots, French beans, peas, and water.

2. **Cook the vegetables

   • Pressure cook the mixture for 5–6 minutes until vegetables soften.

3. **Finish the soup

   • Add chopped coriander leaves.
   • Boil the soup for 2–3 minutes to enhance flavor.
   • Garnish with grated cheese before serving.

4. **Optional thickening

   • For a thicker soup, mix 2 tsp cornflour in 1/2 cup milk and add while boiling.