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Friday, April 22, 2011

Carrot & Bottlegourd Soup

Most of our dinner goes for soups or salads, but since few days i couldnt stop making out soups for our dinner and we are truly enjoying it for our everday dinner,serve it chilled or warm none at home says 'No'...Two days back i prepared this delicious soup with bottlegourd and carrot together..This soup turned out really super thick,delicious,filling and healthy very much prefect for our dinner..For the first time i tried out bottlegourd in soup along with carrots and this soup tastes simply delicious and we had a wonderful soup..Serve this soup warm with some toasted bread slices,i can definitely say that you will have a fabulous and filling dinner...

Carrot & Bottlegourd Soup

2cups Carrots(chopped)
2cups Bottlegourd (chopped)
2nos Potatoes (chopped)
1no Onion (chopped)
2cups Vegetable stock water
Pepper powder
Salt
Olive oil
Low fat cream

Heat enough olive oil in pressure cooker, add the chopped onions,saute until they turns transculent, add the chopped carrots,chopped bottlegourd and chopped potatoes,saute everything for few minutes,now add the vegetable stock water,salt and pepper powder and water,pressure cook for 3whistles..

Once the steam get released,blend the cooked veggies and serve warm with a teaspoon of cream...

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45 comments:

  1. Umm MymoonahApril 22, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Yummy thick soup, looks perfect. Your new layout and style looks very good Priya.

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  2. Hamaree RasoiApril 22, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    wow two back to back good soups ! best to have this with bread

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  3. CurryLeafApril 22, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Hearty Soup Priya. Never tried soup with bottlegourd

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  4. MélangeApril 22, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Oops! Carrots I am used to.But bottlegourd I haven't even think about.I am sure this is the best way to feed kids with the veggies they may be doubtful about.

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  5. RakshaApril 22, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Superb, just like everything in this post including the decoration on the soup :)

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  6. Nandita SSApril 22, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    The soup looks so yummy and tempting!! Loved the shot :)

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  7. Gayathri KumarApril 22, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Very innovative soup. Never heard of using bottle gourd in soups..

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  8. GEETHA ACHALApril 22, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Wow,,,Tempting and healthy soup...

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  9. RajiApril 22, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Pass me that bowl Priya..this is comfort food at its best.

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  10. Vimitha DuraiApril 22, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    What a creamy and flavorful soup!!!

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  11. Rani acharyuluApril 22, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Wav wonderful soup marathon recipes.Thanks for sharing lovely healthy soup recipes.
    Is Green coriander recipes are allowed for coriander seeds event hosted by Aruna?
    cheers
    rani

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  12. Rani acharyuluApril 22, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Hi Priya
    thanks for your fast reply.

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  13. vaishali sabnaniApril 22, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    i have used bottle goured n carrots in soups,but always with a tomato combination...this one is good combo...like it....

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  14. SuparnaApril 22, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    wow priya the combinations u try for ur recipes is unbeatable:P lovely u have a good source of yummy recipes for all seasons :P u are truly inspirational...

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  15. AnonymousApril 22, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    another healthy and creamy soup, with wonderful flavour.
    I am going to try yours cauliflower soup soon, its really yummy.

    thanks for your encouraging words Priya

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  16. Kaveri VenkateshApril 22, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    That's a creamy and delicious looking soup...

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  17. Hari Chandana PApril 22, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Healthy and delicious combination.. lovely presentation too !!
    Indian Cuisine

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  18. ShobhaApril 22, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Many people don't like both these veggies, but this is a nice way to have them.The soup is so healthy.

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  19. UnknownApril 22, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Looks colorful, healthful and totally YUMMY! smacking my lips for a bowl!

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  20. SimplyfoodApril 22, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Simply scrumpticious,so hearty and wholesome.

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  21. UshaApril 22, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Lovely combination, soup looks delicious !

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  22. Suma GandlurApril 22, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Love the addition of bottle gourd in the soup. Looks really thick and creamy.

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  23. SravsApril 22, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    wow this soup looks so creamy and wonderful !!

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  24. Suja ManojApril 22, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Never tried this combo..looks delicious and tempting bowl of soup

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  25. HariniApril 22, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    an appetizing bowl of healthy soup!!

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  26. kitchen flavoursApril 22, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    This soup sounds really fabulous! I have not tried bitter gourd in soups like this before, and it looks delicious! Thanks for sharing!

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  27. Sarah NaveenApril 22, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Simply delicious..so healthy and yummy!!

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  28. HGourmet FoodieApril 22, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    I simply love the rich texture of this soup.. i wish i can have it for lunch today (:. I am bookmarking it to do it later:)

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  29. UnknownApril 22, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    wow, you are posting, some super yummy inventive soups :)

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  30. Sensible VegetarianApril 22, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Love this color, wonderful soup.

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  31. Prathima RaoApril 22, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Healthy, hearty & comforting!!!
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  32. UnknownApril 22, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Interesting combo..Lovely soup, Priya..

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  33. KrithisKitchenApril 22, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Thick, creamy and healthy.. love the addition of bottle gourd, which is perfect for summer.. Great item for dinner Priya...

    http://krithiskitchen.blogspot.com
    Breakfast Club - Pancakes

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  34. NithaApril 22, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    I have no clue how people come up with interesting combos like this.. Soup looks so creamy & rich..

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  35. SuganyaApril 22, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    Healthy one....

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  36. SwathiApril 23, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    Love the colorful and delicious soup.

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  37. PadmaApril 23, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    Wow, I would love to have this soup right now!! Hey whats that blog marathon going on, pls guide, so that I will also join in this run!!!

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  38. Cool Lassi(e)April 23, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    I like monochromatic and creamy soups like this. Its a breeze to make this too since you have it pressure cooked! Nice!

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  39. Nandinis foodApril 23, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Nice and healthy soup! Very nutritious...

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  40. jayasreeApril 23, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Adding carrot is a neat idea and it gives some color to the soup apart from the addition of nutrients.

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  41. UnknownApril 23, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    healthy and colorful! very enjoyable on a cold day!
    Smitha
    Smitha's Spicy Flavors

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  42. Priya Srinivasan - I Camp in My KitchenApril 24, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Looks Delicious!!!Definitely a healthy choice for Lunch/dinner

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  43. UnknownApril 24, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Such a creamy n yummy soup

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  44. UnknownApril 25, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    OH yes looks thick and wholesome....i would be a happy girl!

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  45. semaAugust 7, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    The recipe was perfect.It was a tasty and wholesome soup.
    I have blogged and linked to this recipe.(My first blog post in my new food blog-My recipe Book)

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