THE LIST OF WINTER FAVOURITES runs long, but at the very top sits soup. There's no greater sign that the cold season has arrived than when you begin craving a big bowl of hot and delicious soup to keep yourself warm.
Since soups are usually made with nutrient-dense veggies or meat broth, a bowlful often ensures that the usual symptoms of winter-decreased metabolism, low immunity and dip in energy levels are kept at bay. Moreover, loaded with sodium, especially if it is broth-based, soups help retain the water in our body, making sure that we remain hydrated through a season when we tend to drink less water.
Here are six flavourful recipes from some of the best eateries in India to get your winter started on a warm, healthy and delicious note.
Pondicherry BOUILLABAISSE
This hearty creation features seafood, shellfish, olive oil, tomatoes, and saffron. While being truly sublime, it is rich in vital omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D-winter essentials fortifying immunity and uplifting your mood.
INGREDIENTS FOR FISH STOCK
• 50 gm onion
• 25 gm carrot
• 20 gm celery
• 20 gm leeks
• 5 gm thyme
• Finely chopped garlic
• 20 gm tomato paste
• 200 gm red mullet
• 300 gm red snapper fish
• 200 gm pink perch
• 1 sand lobster
• 1 scallop
• 50 gm squid
• 1 tiger prawn
• 40 gm mussels
• 40 gm clams
• 40 gm potatoes
• 40 gm fennel bulb
• 5 gm Madras curry powder
• 50 ml coconut milk
• Few strands of saffron
• Salt and pepper to taste
CURRY LEAVES ROUILLE
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
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