POTATO SOUP WITH INDIAN SPICES
This easy vegetarian soup is surprisingly full flavored. (To make it vegan, substitute cooking oil for the butter and ghee.) If you want it more stewlike, use less water; if you want it brothy, use more. It keeps well and actually tastes even better a day or two after it is made. I like to add a pinch of asafetida (also called hing), which can be found in specialty spice shops or Indian groceries and lends a heady aroma that is especially good with potato dishes. Don't worry if you don't have it on hand. More important are the sizzled cumin seeds, mustard seeds and garlic (the tarka) added when the soup is finished, which really give the soup its character. If you find the soup too thick upon reheating, just add a splash of water and adjust the salt as necessary.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, soups and stews, vegetables, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Put butter in a heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and a little salt and cook, stirring, until softened and just beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Add carrots and celery and cook for 5 minutes more.
- Add turmeric, ginger, cayenne and asafetida, if using. Stir to coat and cook for another minute or so. Add potato chunks and 6 cups water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a brisk simmer. Add a healthy pinch of salt and cook until potatoes are soft when pierced with a skewer, about 15 minutes. Taste broth and adjust salt and heat as necessary: 1/4 teaspoon cayenne should suffice to make the soup fairly spicy, but add a touch more if you like.
- Use a potato masher to crush some of the potatoes, then continue to cook for another 5 minutes or so. This will help to thicken the soup slightly and give it more body. Turn off the heat.
- Make the tarka: Heat ghee in a small skillet over medium, but don't let it get too hot. Lower heat and add garlic and cumin seeds. Cook, stirring, until garlic is barely colored and cumin seeds have begun to brown, a minute or so. Add mustard seeds and green chile, if using. When mustard seeds begin to pop, after another minute, add the tarka to the soup and stir in.
- Ladle soup into low bowls, garnish with cilantro and serve. Pass lime wedges at the table.
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Renee Renee
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and the creamy texture. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Thaele Daniel Modise
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of potato soup, but this recipe changed my mind! The soup was so creamy and flavorful, and the Indian spices added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
furqan king
[email protected]This soup is so flavorful and comforting. I love the way the spices warm up my body and soul. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.
Raja Azhar
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the creamy texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy soup to make.
M Aftab
[email protected]This soup is absolutely delicious! I love the creamy texture and the rich flavor of the spices. I've already made it twice and I'm planning on making it again soon.
charlie gaiming
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of Indian food, but this soup was amazing! The spices were perfectly balanced and the soup was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Abbedene Daniels
[email protected]This soup is so delicious and comforting. The perfect meal for a cold winter day. I love the way the spices warm up my body and soul. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.
Tryphine benson Msindo
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and the creamy texture. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Rakib
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of potato soup, but this recipe changed my mind! The soup was so creamy and flavorful, and the Indian spices added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Dominic Mullis
[email protected]This soup is so flavorful and comforting. I love the way the spices warm up my body and soul. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.
toree harris
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the creamy texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy soup to make.
Ganesh Sah
[email protected]This soup is absolutely delicious! I love the creamy texture and the rich flavor of the spices. I've already made it twice and I'm planning on making it again soon.
SHONTAE DeShields
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of Indian food, but this soup was amazing! The spices were perfectly balanced and the soup was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Bonnie Kihara
[email protected]This soup is so delicious and comforting. The perfect meal for a cold winter day. I love the way the spices warm up my body and soul. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.
bubacarr sambou
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of potato soup, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised! The soup was very flavorful and the Indian spices added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a ne
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[email protected]This soup is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and the creamy texture. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Lilly 55
[email protected]I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! The soup was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy potato soup recipe.
Malik Arslan
[email protected]This is the best potato soup recipe I've ever tried! It's so flavorful and creamy, and the Indian spices add a unique twist that really elevates the dish. I will definitely be making this again.