Bowl of COMFORT

SOUPS ARE WINTER. IF YOU ARE CRAVING A BOWL THIS SEASON, HERE'S OUR ROUNDUP OF WARM AND HEARTY RECIPES FOR THE COLD WEATHER QUINTESSENTIALLY

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