Zero Oil Soups | Indian soups using very little oil |

zero oil soup recipes | zero oil veg Indian soups | Soups, are considered as appetizers to a meal. They feature a lot of veggies and just a sip of it can be pleasing and soothing to the throat. Apart from the amalgam of flavours and textures that the veggies contribute to this soup, they lend taste and fabulous aroma and nourishment too.

But we often don’t realise, that soups are liable to contain a lot of hidden ingredients like fat-laden cream, cheese, full fat milk, butter, fried noodles, bread croutons etc. We can reduce the calorie-count and boost the nutrition content of these soups by using low-fat milk and milk products, which are as tasty as their conventional counterparts,.

See basic vegetable stock recipe.

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This section is attempt to avoid all high fat ingredients while avoiding the use of oil completely. The idea is to have a meal which is fat-free to avoid adding excess calories to the meal and thus avoid piling inches on waistline.

This section contains a variety of soups such as Moong Dal and Spinach Soup to suit Indian and international palates. And once you have made any soup using your favourite veggie, remember to perk it with herbs and spices and not fat laden butter and cream. This is what will be a ladder to weight loss and health forever then.

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Indian soups using very little oil

To get a double dose of protein combine sprouts with paneer to make a tempting delicacy like Paneer Bean Sprouts and Spring Onion Soup (11% of RDA, 6.1 g of protein / serving). Recipe uses only 1 tsp oil and serves 4.

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Zero Oil Indian Clear Soups

A flavourful soup that is truly refreshing is Barley Soup. Fiber rich barley is highly satiating. Perfectly balanced with chopped veggies, it is a nourishing portion to sip on. The paneer used is low fat to not pile up on excess calories. With 59 calories per serving, it’s a pleasure to indulge into. The veggies also give a vitamin A boost – a nutrient required for vision, glowing skin and build immunity.

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Zero oil paneer and mushroom soup |

Mushrooms are another health-friendly ingredient which cannot be missed out when we talk of healthy soups. Simmered in a delectable stock, the aroma of mushrooms cooked with chopped ginger and spring onion greens will surely bring all the family members on the dining table. For slight crunch and enjoyment we have added whole wheat vermicelli. If you wish you can avoid it or reduce the quantity in Paneer Vermicell and Mushroom Vegetable Broth.

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Zero Oil Indian Thick Soups

Nourishing dals can be used to make soups too! They give protein which nourishes the cells of our body. Protein is also needed to boost many other chemical reactions in the body. So if you do not like the traditional dal with Indian masalas, make up for your protein needs by way of this Hearty Red Lentil Soup. It is mildly spiced up with chilli flakes.

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Addition of sweet corn to any recipe is usually welcome by all. Here we have teamed it up with capsicum to make Sweet Corn and Capsicum Soup. It definitely has sweet notes because of the use of sweet corn and roasted capsicum. Thickened with little low fat milk, it is a perfect satiating appetizer. So no cornflour, no fat and no cheese, but yet a flavourful soup to be enjoyed. Slightly on a higher side of carb content, but sweet corn is good for a healthy heart. So unless you are on a weight loss diet, you can have this soup occasionally.

low calorie pea soup is a 3 ingredient soup made with zero oil. Learn to make healthy Indian pea soup.

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Here is a fabulous healthy Indian pea soup with an attractive pale-green colour and rich texture, made with green peas and onions.

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While these recipes are zero oil or fat free, we do not recommend a complete zero oil or fat free diet. This is because some quantity of fat is needed for our body functions. It is when we consume excess fat, it gets deposited in the body and can be a ladder to many other diseases apart from weight gain and increased waist line. Instead avoid all the fried and processed foods and opt for small quantity (3 to 4 teaspoon) of olive oil, coconut oil or peanut oil. Check out Which Oils are the Healthiest.

We hope you enjoy our other Oil Free Sections listed below.

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Zero Oil Rice / Biryani / Pulao Recipes
Zero Oil Rotis and Parathas Recipes
Zero Oil Dals, Kadhis Recipes
Zero Oil International Recipes
Zero Oil Salads Recipes
Zero Oil Snacks Recipes
Zero Oil Subzis Recipes