Cozy And Quick: Your Go-To List Of 5 Easy Winter Soups

What’s better than comfort in a bowl? That’s the feeling you get from steamy, delicious soups, which are incredibly warming and satisfying during the cold winter months. Soups are not only delightful but also packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients, and are light on the stomach. They can easily become a fuss-free winter staple. Check out these easy-to-make and tasty soup recipes:

Tomato Soup

A bowl of hot, tangy, and spicy tomato soup offers nostalgic comfort. The recipe primarily requires fresh, juicy tomatoes, a small portion of chopped onion, garlic, sugar, salt, black pepper, herbs, and cream (optional). Follow the simple rule: cook your onions, tomatoes, and garlic until soft. Once done, blend the mixture until smooth, and then simmer the paste with the other ingredients. Add cream and herbs just before serving.

Manchow Soup

Those who love Indo-Chinese flavors will enjoy this dish. You’ll need green vegetables of your choice, cornstarch, soy sauce, fried noodles, and salt. Sauté your veggies with garlic and chilies for a few minutes. Next, add water, salt, soy sauce, and black pepper, and simmer for another 2 minutes. To thicken your soup, stir in the cornstarch slurry. Garnish with fried noodles before serving.

Sweet Corn Soup

A good option that offers both flavor and comfort, sweet corn soup can also be a light choice for weight watchers. Steam cook the sweet corn until soft, and also prepare a small portion of corn paste by blending some corn with water. Boil this puree in a pan and add salt, pepper, boiled milk, and herbs. Once cooked, add the whole corn kernels and keep stirring until the desired consistency is reached. Garnish and serve hot.

Chicken Soup

A must-have winter delicacy, a bowl of chicken soup is wholesome, nourishing, and packed with amazing taste and health benefits. Start by properly washing and boiling your chicken pieces. Sauté onions, green chilies, garlic, ginger, and whole spices. After a few minutes, add the chicken pieces, salt, and pepper, and mix. Lastly, add water and cook until the chicken is tender and the flavors have melded.

Drumstick Soup

This recipe is renowned for its health benefits and comforting taste. Boil drumsticks in water until they are soft, then remove the pulp or flesh. Sauté the onion and garlic in a pan, add the drumstick flesh, and cook briefly. Give it a flowing consistency by adding water, and then season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with coriander leaves. (ANI)