Crispy Rice Soup

Preparation :30 mins
Cook :6 mins
Total Time :36 mins
Servings :Makes 4 servings

Ingredients :

4 cups clear vegetable stock
2 tbsp oil
2 tbsp finely chopped spring onion whites
3/4 cup finely chopped cauliflower
1/4 cup finely chopped carrots
1 tbsp finely chopped celery (ajmoda)
1/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp chopped iceberg lettuce (optional)
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste

For The Topping
1/2 cup crispy rice

For Serving
chillies in vinegar

Method :

Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the spring onion whites, cauliflower, carrot, celery and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.Add the clear vegetable stock, tomatoes, lettuce, salt and pepper, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.Top with crispy rice and serve hot with chillies in vinegar.