By Olivia Sarkar

June 02, 2023 (IANSlife) These healthy soups are ideal for a summer lunch.  Simply prepare a large pot and offer your guests this delectable dish.

SMOKY SALMOREJO

Ingredients:

• Tomatoes
• White bread with crusts removed
• Grated garlilc
• Vinegar
• Olive oil
• Salt
• Thin sliced green grapes
• Chopped roasted almonds

Method:

• Cut sides of the tomato halves and discard the skins.
• Add bread and toss with tomatoes.
• Blend the mixture after 15 minutes in food processor.
• Add grated garlic and vinegar in the mixture and gradually add ¼ cup smoked olive oil with the machine on.
• Strain the mixture and season it with salt, cover and refrigerate until very cold and your Salmorejo is ready.
• Serve the soup in bowls and garnish with grapes, almonds and a drizzle of smoked olive oil.

 

WATERMELON SOUP

Ingredients:

• Watermelon chunks (de-seeded)
• Mint leaves
• Ginger and garlic paste
• Chilli flakes

Method:

• Blend 1 cup de-seeded watermelon chunks, 3-5 mint leaves, 1 tsp ginger and garlic paste, salt and pepper to taste, 1 tsp chilli flakes.
• Refrigerate and serve cold, with a topping of mint leaves.

 

CHICKPEA SESAME SOUP

Ingredients:

• Boiled chickpea
• Garlic clove
• Sesame seeds
• Cumin seeds
• Lime juice
• Olive oil
• Salt
• Pepper

Method:

• Blend 1 cup soaked and boiled chickpea, 1 garlic clove, 2 tbsp sesame seeds, 1 tsp roasted cumin seeds, 2 tsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.
• Blend all ingredients well to make a smooth paste.
• Add cold water to adjust the consistency and serve fresh.

 

BEETROOT SOUP

Ingredients:

• Boiled beetroot
• Yogurt
• Cumin seeds
• Coriander leaves
• Salt
• Pepper
• Mint leaves

Method:

• Blend 1 cup boiled beetroot, 1/2 cup yogurt, 1 tsp roasted cumin seeds, 1 tbsp coriander leaves, salt and pepper to taste and a few mint leaves.
• Adjust the consistency with cold water and serve fresh.

 

AVOCADO SPINACH SOUP

Ingredients:

• Spinach leaves
• Avocado
• Garlic
• Basil leaves
• Yogurt
• Lemon juice
• Paprika powder
• Salt
• Pepper

Method:

• Blend parboiled 1 cup spinach leaves, 1 ripe avocado, 1 garlic, 2 tsp basil leaves, 1 cup yogurt, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp paprika powder, salt and pepper to taste.
• Blend all ingredients and adjust the consistency with cold water.
• Serve fresh.

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