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carrot and spinach soup is a tempting and eye appealing Indian soup for people of all ages. Learn how to make carrot spinach soup for anorexia.

The method of adding some of the ingredients like onions and spinach in sautéed form rather than blending everything gives carrot spinach soup for anorexia a nice mouth-feel too. The orange colour with specks of spinach can lure the kids and adults both. This is a good choice for people with anorexia who have low appetite. Start your meal with this appetizing soup, or have it as a snack in between meals, to overcome anorexia.

To make Indian style carrot and spinach soup, combine the carrot, potatoes, roughly chopped onions and 1½ cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles. Cool and blend in a mixer till smooth. Keep aside. Heat the butter in a deep non-stick kadhai, add the finely chopped onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the spinach, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously. Add the prepared carrot-potato mixture and approx. ¼ of cup water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally. Add the milk, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally. Add the salt and pepper, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 5 to 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Serve carrot spinach soup for kids hot.

A sumptuous soup that reflects the freshness of its ingredients, the carrot spinach soup for kids presents the complementary flavours of carrots and spinach, perked up further with ingredients like onions and pepper.

Rich in vitamin A, protein and calcium, this nutrient-dense gajar palak soup for senior citizens is a treat to the palate too. Easy to swallow, this soup is best for kids and senior citizens both.

Tips for carrot and spinach soup. 1. Extreme health conscious people can avoid the potatoes. They can replace it with cauliflower to maintain the thickness and the creaminess of the soup. 2. A healthy salad with this soup can make a sumptuous meal for them.

Learn to make carrot and spinach soup recipe | carrot spinach soup for anorexia | carrot spinach soup for kids | gajar palak soup for senior citizens | with step by step photos and video below.

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Carrot and Spinach Soup ( Home Remedies) recipe - How to make Carrot and Spinach Soup ( Home Remedies)

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

For Carrot and Spinach Soup
1 1/2 cups peeled and roughly chopped carrot
1/2 cup shredded spinach (palak)
1/2 cup peeled and roughly chopped potatoes
1/2 cup roughly chopped onions
2 tsp butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup milk
salt and to taste
Method

For carrot and spinach soup
    For carrot and spinach soup
  1. To make carrot and spinach soup, combine the carrot, potatoes, roughly chopped onions and 1½ cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
  2. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside to cool completely.
  3. Once cooled, blend in a mixer till smooth. Keep aside.
  4. Heat the butter in a deep non-stick kadhai, add the finely chopped onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. Add the spinach, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
  6. Add the carrot-potato mixture and approx. ¼ of cup water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
  7. Add the milk, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
  8. Add the salt and pepper, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 5 to 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  9. Serve the carrot and spinach soup hot.

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What is carrot and spinach soup made of?
  1. Carrot and spinach soup is made of 1 1/2 cups peeled and roughly chopped carrot, 1/2 cup shredded spinach (palak), 1/2 cup peeled and roughly chopped potatoes, 1/2 cup roughly chopped onions, 2 tsp butter, 1/2 cup finely chopped onions, 1/2 cup milk and salt and to taste.

Tips for carrot and spinach soup
  1. Prefer to choose orange coloured carrots. They are best for making soups.  
  2. Spinach can be replaced with finecly chopped coriander.
  3. If you are serving this soup later, you may have to adjust the consistency by adding water before reheating. 

How to select carrot
  1. Carrot roots should be firm, smooth, relatively straight and bright in color. 
  2. The deeper the orange-color of the carrot, the more beta-carotene is present in the carrot. 
  3. Avoid carrots that are excessively cracked or forked as well as those that are limp or rubbery.

How to select spinach
  1. Choose spinach that has vibrant deep green leaves and stems with no signs of yellowing. 
  2. The leaves should look fresh and tender, and not be wilted or bruised. 
  3. Avoid those that have a slimy coating as this is an indication of decay.
  4. Also check for dirt especially in between the thick stems. 

For making carrot potato mixture
  1. For making carrot potato mixture, add 1 1/2 cups peeled and roughly chopped carrot in a pressure cooker. Carrots have the nutrient Beta Carotene which is a form of Vitamin A, helps prevent deterioration of the eye as one gets older and prevents night blindness. Carrot is great for the eyes.They relieve constipation, lower blood pressure, have fibre and lower cholesterol. Read the 11 super benefiits of carrots and why to include in your daily diet.
  2. Add 1/2 cup roughly chopped onions. Raw onions are a very valuable source of vitamin C – the immune building vitamin. Along with other phytonutrients from onions, it helps to build WBC (white blood cells) which serves as a line of defence against illness. Yes, it’s a source of many antioxidants, the most important one amongst them being Quercetin. 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. This in turn would lower blood pressure and good for heart,  diabetics. Read the benefits of onions. 
  3. Add 1/2 cup peeled and roughly chopped potatoes.
  4. Add 1½ cups of water.
  5. Mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. 
  6. Keep aside to cool completely.
  7. Once cooled, blend in a mixer till smooth. Keep aside.
     

How to make carrot and spinach soup
  1. To make carrot and spinach soup recipe | carrot spinach soup for anorexia | carrot spinach soup for kids | gajar palak soup for senior citizens, heat 2 tsp butter in a deep non-stick kadhai. Butter contains 80% fats and it comprises of many types of fatty acids. Butter has short chain fatty acids and medium chain fatty acids which are broken down and absorbed into the body directly and go straight to the liver and get converted to fuel to be used by the muscles. Due to this anti-inflammatory effect, it is said to have a positive effect in treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Recent research shows that small amounts of butter has positive effects on heart health. So diabetics too can have small quantity of butter and balance it with other types of fats they consume. A tbsp. of butter fulfils 8% of your days requirement of vitamin A. This Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant which is essential for glowing skin health and immune function. We suggest you read about butter the super food. 
  2. Add 1/2 cup finely chopped onions.
  3. Sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Add 1/2 cup shredded spinach (palak).  Spinach is one of the richest plant sources of Iron and it should be part of a healthy diet for everyone.  Raw spinach has 25% having soluble fiber and 75% insoluble fibre. Spinach is good for the heart, diabetics and eyes. Read this on the 17 benefits of spinach and why you should eat it. 
  5. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
  6. Add the prepared carrot-potato mixture.
  7. Add approx. ¼ of cup water.
  8. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
  9. Add 1/2 cup milk. 1 cup of milk provides 70% of the Recommended Daily Allowance of Calcium. Milk promotes strong bones. The Calcium in Milk helps to protect your teeth against gum disease and keeps your jaw bone strong and healthy. Milk is low in carbs and therefore does not raise blood glucose levels. However diabetics must consider including low fat milk as advised by their dietitian only so as to avoid any fluctuations in blood sugar levels. Protein is another key nutrient which milk is rich in - 8.6 g from a cup. So all those looking to build protein stores can add milk and its products like curd and paneer to their diet. One cup of Milk gives 10 grams of carbs.  Low fat milk has lower fat and the same benefits of milk. 
  10. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
  11. Add salt to taste.
  12. Add pepper powder.
  13. Mix well and cook on a slow flame for 5 to 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  14. Serve carrot and spinach soup recipe | carrot spinach soup for anorexia | carrot spinach soup for kids | gajar palak soup for senior citizens hot.

Health benefits of carrot and spinach soup
  1. Carrot and Spinach Soup – a low calorie healthy appetizer.
  2. Carrots are rich in vitamin A and lycopene – both are antioxidants which help to reduce inflammation in the body.
  3. It also helps to achieve a glowing skin and reduce wrinkles. 
  4. Spinach lends appreciable amounts of iron, a nutrient which helps to maintain haemoglobin levels and ensure proper supply of oxygen to all parts of the body.
  5. The addition of milk and spinach adds protein.
  6. Begin your meal with this soup to boost your appetite.  
Accompaniments

Bread Fritters, Indian Style Bread Bhaji 
Cheesy Bread Strips 
Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart French Bread 
Garlic Bread, Baked Garlic Bread 
Homemade Soft French Bread 

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy104 cal
Protein2.4 g
Carbohydrates15.5 g
Fiber2.9 g
Fat3 g
Cholesterol7.8 mg
Sodium42.3 mg

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