Spinach Soup

Ingredients

• 1 onion
• 2 tomatoes
• 1 bundle of spinach
• 3 green chilies (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic - ginger paste
• 4 garlic flakes (finely minced)
• 1/2 cup of milk
• 1/2 teaspoon of ghee
• Salt to taste

Method of Preparation

1. Cut the lower sticks of spinach, and wash spinach leaves properly.
2. Cut the onion, tomatoes, green chilies and spinach.
3. Boil the chopped oniona and tomatoes with a little water for about 10 to 15 min
4. Boil the spinach, green chilies & garlic-ginger paste the same way for 15 min.
5. Blend all of the boiled ingredients together into a smooth pulp.
6. Heat the ghee in a pot, and fry the minced garlic for a minute.
7. Add the pulp, salt and bring to boil.
8. Add milk and boil for 5 to 10 min.
9. Serve hot!

Medicinal Properties of Spinach Soup

Spinach soup is easily digestible, and is an excellent preparation for indigestion and fever. It is also good for constipation because it is rich in fiber. Spinach Soup is also beneficial for people in post-surgical conditions, as well as for those with anemia, as it is rich in iron. It is effective in weight reduction due to its property of pacifying kapha dosha (according to Ayurveda, aggravated Kapha or water increases weight.)