Vaal, French Beans and Cauliflower Soup

by Tarla Dalal

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Aromatic and sumptuous, the Vaal, French Beans and Cauliflower Soup is fit to be a meal in its own right. Loaded with ample veggies ranging from French beans and cabbage to cauliflower and tomatoes, not to forget nutritious lima beans and green peas, this wholesome soup is extremely flavourful despite not using onion and garlic. Sautéed celery and a garnish of fresh parsley impart a rich and fresh aroma to the soup.

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Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 35 mins Total Time: 50 mins 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

1/4 cup vaal (lima beans/ butter beans)
1/4 cup chopped french beans
1/2 cup cauliflower florets
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp chopped celery (ajmoda)
2 bayleaves (tejpatta)
1/2 cup shredded cabbage
1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup boiled green peas
1 tbsp cornflour dissolved in 2 cups of water
salt and freshly ground black peppercorns (kalimirch) to taste

For The Garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped parsley

Method

Soak the lima beans in enough water for 3 to 4 hours. Wash and drain.
Combine the beans, 2 cups of water and salt in a deep pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 20 to 25 minutes or till the beans are tender. Keep aside.
Heat the butter in a deep non-stick pan, add the celery and bayleaves and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the french beans and cauliflower, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the cabbage, tomatoes, green peas and beans-water mixture, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the cornflour-water mixture, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes or till the soup thickens, while stirring occasionally.
Add the salt and pepper, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute. Discard the bayleaves.
Serve hot garnished with parsley.

Accompaniments

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Arabic Salad
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Baby Corn and Mushroom Salad

Nutrient values per serving

Energy	99 cal
Protein	4.9 g
Carbohydrates	13.7 g
Fiber	3.2 g
Fat	2.8 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	233.6 mcg
Vitamin B1	0.1 mg
Vitamin B2	0.1 mg
Vitamin B3	0.8 mg
Vitamin C	26.6 mg
Folic Acid	21.4 mcg
Calcium	48.1 mg
Iron	1.4 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	34 mg
Potassium	74.5 mg
Zinc	0.2 mg