7 daily winter soups for better digestion, immunity & energy

Come winter, and the comfort of a bowl of soup during evening hours is comforting and healing too. Celebrity nutritionist Shweta Shah says that soups in winters are warm, nourishing, and super easy to digest. In a recent post on Instagram, she shared seven soup recipes and mentioned that each soup comes with exact measures, & benefits to support your winter health. From protein-packed Moong Palak, creamy Pumpkin Basil, glow-giving Carrot Ginger, to calcium-rich Broccoli Almond and detoxifying Lauki Beetroot — these bowls are pure comfort. She recommends trying one soup daily for better digestion, immunity & energy. Take a look.

This soup is high in protein, iron, boosts immunity and is easy to digest in winter.

Ingredients: 1/2 cup moong dal, 1 cup spinach, 2 garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp jeera, 1 tsp ghee, 1/4 tsp turmeric, salt to taste, 2.5 cups water, 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method: Saute garlic and jeera in ghee. Add dal, turmeric and water. Cook for 12-15 minutes. Add, palak, simmer for 3 minutes and blend. Enjoy.

This soup is rich in vitamin A, boosts immunity, and is naturally creamy.
Ingredients: 2 cups pumpkin, 1/2 onion, 2 garlic cloves, 6-8 basil leaves, 1 tsp ghee, salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 2 cups veg stock

Method: Roast pumpkin, onion, and garlic with ghee for 20 minutes. Blend with warm stock. Add salt, pepper, and basil. Simmer for 2-5 minutes. Enjoy.

This soup improves digestion, warms the body and is good for skin glow.

Ingredients: 3 carrots, 1 inch ginger, 1/2 onion, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tsp ghee, salt, pepper, and 2 cups water
Method: Saute onion, garlic, ginger. Add carrot and water. Cook for 20 minutes. Blend smooth, simmer for 5 minutes and enjoy.

This soup is high in antioxidants, calcium, and good fats.

Ingredients: 2 cups broccoli, 8-10 soaked almonds, 2 garlic cloves, salt, pepper, and 2 cups water
Method: Boil broccoli and almonds until soft. Blend smooth, add crushed garlic and pepper tadka on top. To add a punch of flavours you can add in some roasted garlic chili oil on top. Enjoy!

This soup supports the liver, improves hemoglobin, and overall digestion too.

Ingredients: 2 cups lauki, 1/2 beetroot, 1 inch ginger, 1/2 tsp jeera, salt, black pepper, and 2.5 cups water

Method: Cook lauki and beetroot along with ginger and jeera in water for 20 minutes. Blend until smooth and enjoy.

As per Shweta, use of turmeric and pepper makes this soup reduce inflammation and support winter immunity.

Ingredients: 2 cups cauliflower, 1/2 onion, 2 garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp turmeric, black pepper, 1 tsp ghee, salt, and 2.5 cups water

Method: Saute onion and garlic. Add cauliflower, water, and turmeric. Cook until soft. Blend and serve.

This soup is rich in fiber, protein, and keeps you full for longer, boosting strength in the winter season.

Ingredients: 1 cup boiled black chana, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp black pepper, salt, 1 tsp ghee, and 2 cups water

Method: Blend half the chana with water. Add the whole chana. Make garlic-jeera tadka in ghee and mix in. Simmer for 5 minutes and enjoy.

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is meant for general knowledge only and should not be taken as medical advice. Always talk to your doctor before starting any new routine.