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Winter Soups : With a Raw Healthy Twist

Eating food that is raw, direct from nature, with the least amount of cooking or processes benefits the body the most. But does eating raw food in winter mean eating cold food?

Absolutely not! In Fact we bring to you some yummy winter delights for you to enjoy.

Delectable and healthy soups to warm your body and soul.

These soups can be warmed and consumed for winter.

Starting with the weight-loss-friendly food, Pumpkin. Rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants this can be a scrumptious winter meal with sauteed vegetables on the side.

PUMPKIN SOUP

Ingredients:
* ½ cup pumpkin, peeled, roughly chopped
*1 small tomato,roughly chopped
*1½ cup filtered water
*1 bay Leaf
*Pinch of cinnamon powder
*2-3 cloves of Garlic
*Two tablespoon cumin seeds
*Lemon juice lemon juice to taste
*Black pepper powder to taste
*Green coriander, finely chopped
*Salt to taste (optional)
*Cashew cream to garnish (optional)

Serves:1

Time: 10 minutes method

Method:
*Boil the water in a pan.Then turn off the flame.
*Dip chopped pumpkin, garlic, black pepper, cashews, tomatoes, bay leaf and cinnamon into hot water.
*Cover the pan with a lid and leave it for 5 minutes
*Now pour all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth
*Strain the soup through a sieve
*Add salt and lemon juice to taste
*Soup is ready, garnish with chopped coriander and cashew cream

Tip: Bottle Gourd (Lauki) soup can also be prepared in the same way by using it instead of pumpkin.

This winter enjoy this simple, satvik, healthy soup option with pumpkin or bottle gourd. Its quick, easy and doesnt require you to slog in the kitchen.

This recipe by Neerja Roy Chowdhary has all the goodness of a simple, natural preparation.

It is as close to nature as it gets and will keep you in vibrant good

Divyaa Kummar

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