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Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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zucchini carrot soup is a 100% vegetarian Indian soup. Learn how to make zucchini carrot soup with vegetable stock .
zucchini carrot soup is a chunky and flavorful clear weight loss soup made with a variety of chopped vegetables, vegetable stock, and aromatics. It is a comforting and nutritious soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. The soup has a rich, savory flavor with a hint of sweetness from the vegetables.
Zucchini carrot clear soup has a mild and slightly sweet flavor with a hint of earthy notes from the carrots. The zucchini adds a touch of sweetness and bitterness to the soup, while the carrots add depth and complexity. The soup is well-seasoned with salt and pepper, and the aromatics add a touch of freshness and brightness.
To make zucchini carrot clear soup , heat the olive oil in a pan, add the onions and garlic and sauté for one minute. Add the baharat or garam masala, carrots, zucchini, tomatoes and celery and sauté for another 2 minutes.Add the vegetable stock, salt and pepper.
Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes or till the vegetables are cooked. Add parsley and mix well. Serve zucchini carrot clear soup hot with pita bread or crusty bread.
zucchini carrot soup is a Lebanese style soup made using baharat which is a Lebanese spice powder. You can use garam masala instead.
Savor the simplicity and wholesomeness of zucchini carrot clear soup (65 calories only), a low-calorie and heart-healthy option for those managing diabetes and heart disease.
zucchini carrot soup is rich in vitamin C, phosphorus, vitamin A (B-carotene) and Folic acid.
pro tips for zucchini carrot soup . 1. Olive oil is a strong antioxidant and good for the heart. Also it has anti-inflammatory properties. This is one of the healthiest oils you can opt for. 2. Add vegetable stock or hot water. For better taste use vegetable stock or if in hurry then use stock cubesgaram masala as an option to baharat.
Enjoy zucchini carrot soup | zucchini vegetable clear soup for weight loss | zucchini carrot Indian soup with vegetable stock | with step by step photos.
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
25 Mins
Total Time
35 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
Zucchini and Carrot Clear Soup
1/2 cup sliced zucchini
1/2 cup peeled and sliced carrots
2 tsp olive oil
2 tbsp chopped onion
2 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/4 cup chopped tomato
2 tsp chopped celery (ajmoda)
2 tbsp chopped parsley
salt to taste
freshly ground black peppercorns (kalimirch) to taste
Method
- To make zucchini carrot clear soup, heat the olive oil in a pan add the onions and garlic and sauté for one minute.
- Add the baharat or garam masala, carrots, zucchini, tomatoes and celery and sauté for another 2 minutes.
- Add the vegetable stock, salt and pepper.
- Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes or till the vegetables are cooked. Add parsley and mix well.
- Serve zucchini carrot clear soup hot with pita bread or crusty bread.
Zucchini and Carrot Clear Soup recipe with step by step photos
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what is zucchini carrot soup made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for zucchini carrot soup.
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what is zucchini carrot soup made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for zucchini carrot soup.
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Here is the recipe to make homemade veg stock which makes the soup more flavourful and nutritious.
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Here is the recipe to make homemade veg stock which makes the soup more flavourful and nutritious.
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- The zucchini carrot soup is traditionally made with Lebanese spice powder. See how to make baharat. Use garam masala as an option to baharat.
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To make zucchini carrot soup | zucchini vegetable clear soup for weight loss | zucchini carrot Indian soup with vegetable stock | heat 2 tsp olive oil in a deep kadhai. Olive oil is a strong antioxidant and good for heart. Also it has anti inflammation properties. This is one of the healthiest oil you can opt for.
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Add 2 tbsp chopped onions. Onions release a wonderful aroma when cooked, which makes the soup more inviting. The quercetin in Onions promotes production of HDL (good cholesterol) and lowers total cholesterol in the body. The sulphur in onions act as a blood thinner and prevents blood clotting too.
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Add 2 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun). Garlic imparts a savory, pungent flavor to the soup. It adds a depth of flavor that complements the sweetness of the zucchini and carrots. Garlic aids in lowering blood pressure and good for the heart.
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Sauté on medium heat for 1 minute.
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Add 1/2 tsp baharat. Use 1/2 tsp garam masala as an option to baharat.
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Add 1/2 cup peeled and sliced carrots. Carrots add a touch of sweetness and earthy flavor to the soup. Their sweetness complements the bitterness of the zucchini. Carrot is great for the eyes.They relieve constipation, lower blood pressure, have fibre and lower cholesterol.
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Add 1/2 cup sliced zucchini. Zucchini has a mild, slightly sweet flavor that complements the sweetness of the carrots. Zucchini has a bright green color that adds visual appeal to the soup. Zucchini can be considered as a low carb, non-starchy vegetable which can be a healthy addition to weight loss diets and low carb diets.
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Add 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes. Tomatoes add a bright and acidic flavor to the soup. Tomatoes are extremely rich source of Lycopene. Tomatoes are a powerful antioxidant, super rich in Vitamin C, good for heart.
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Add 2 tbsp chopped celery. Celery has a mild, slightly bitter flavor that complements the that complements the flavors of zucchini and carrots. Celery adds a bit of crunch and texture to the soup. Celery helps reduce the total blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, thus reducing the clogging of arteries and chances of stroke.
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Sauté for another 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add 4 cups of vegetable stock or hot water. For better taste use vegetable stock or if in hurry then use stock cubes. Homemade vegetable stock has a neutral flavour and desirable consistency that make it very versatile. It adds exciting flavours and aroma to the dish it is added to.
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Add salt to taste. We added 3/4th tsp salt. Salt brings out natural flavours and makes foods more palatable. Too much of it can ruin the food and your health. So, use only the right amount. If you have high blood pressure, cut back on salt.
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Add 1/2 tsp freshly ground black peppercorns (kalimirch). Freshly ground black pepper has a more intense and complex flavour than pre-ground pepper. It adds a subtle spiciness and depth of flavour to the soup.
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Mix well.
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Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes or till the vegetables are cooked. Add 2 tbsp chopped parsley and mix well.
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Serve zucchini carrot soup | zucchini vegetable clear soup for weight loss | zucchini carrot soup with vegetable stock | hot.
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To make zucchini carrot soup | zucchini vegetable clear soup for weight loss | zucchini carrot Indian soup with vegetable stock | heat 2 tsp olive oil in a deep kadhai. Olive oil is a strong antioxidant and good for heart. Also it has anti inflammation properties. This is one of the healthiest oil you can opt for.
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Olive oil is a strong antioxidant and good for heart. Also it has anti inflammation properties. This is one of the healthiest oil you can opt for.
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Add sliced carrots. Carrots add a touch of sweetness and earthy flavor to the soup. Their sweetness complements the bitterness of the zucchini. Carrot is great for the eyes.They relieve constipation, lower blood pressure, have fibre and lower cholesterol.
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Add sliced zucchini. Zucchini has a mild, slightly sweet flavor that complements the sweetness of the carrots. Zucchini has a bright green color that adds visual appeal to the soup. Zucchini can be considered as a low carb, non-starchy vegetable which can be a healthy addition to weight loss diets and low carb diets.
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Add vegetable stock or hot water. For better taste use vegetable stock or if in hurry then use stock cubes. Homemade vegetable stock has a neutral flavour and desirable consistency that make it very versatile. It adds exciting flavours and aroma to the dish it is added to.
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Add 1/2 tsp baharat. Use 1/2 tsp garam masala as an option to baharat.
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Olive oil is a strong antioxidant and good for heart. Also it has anti inflammation properties. This is one of the healthiest oil you can opt for.
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Zucchini and Carrot Clear Soup is rich in below macronutrients, vitamins and minerals given in descending order (highest to lowest).
- Vitamin C : Vitamin C is a great defence against coughs and colds. Have citrus fruits, lemons, vegetables ( capsicum, broccoli, cabbage). Not all of the vitamin C is lost when vegetables are cooked. Some studies have shown that up to 50% of the vitamin C can be retained, depending on the cooking method and the vegetable. Cook vegetables quickly. The longer vegetables are cooked, the more vitamin C they will lose. 79% of RDA.
- Phosphorus : Phosphorus rich Indian foods works closely with calcium to build bones. Phosphorus rich Indian foods like dairy products ( milk, paneer, curd), nuts, seeds, jowar, bajra, moong, matki, oats, ragi, wheat flour etc. 38% of RDA.
- Vitamin A rich recipes, Beta Carotene : Vitamin A is crucial for healthy vision, cell growth and healthy skin. Sources of vitamin A include yellow-orange fruits and vegetables like carrots, mango, papaya, peach, tomatoes, pumpkin etc. and other vegetables like spinach, kale, fenugreek leaves, broccoli, capsicum etc. 17% of RDA.
- Folic Acid (Vitamin B9): Folic acid is an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy. Folic acid rich Indian foods (kabuli chana, chana dal, yellow moong dal, urad dal, tooval dal, til ). 17% of RDA.
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Zucchini and Carrot Clear Soup is rich in below macronutrients, vitamins and minerals given in descending order (highest to lowest).
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 65 cal |
| Protein | 1.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.9 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Fat | 2.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 35.6 mg |
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Loves Food
March 13, 2025, midnight
Healthy clear soup. The vegetable stock makes the soup very tasty.
Sandra
March 13, 2025, midnight
A really nice quick not-every-day-soup. I was out of sellery, so did it without and still nice. A added a little pinch of cayanne pepper at each serving, which gives it just a tiny spicy hit.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Sandra, thanks for the feedback.
