If you are following a weight loss routine and looking for healthy, nutritious yet lightweight recipes for your meals from lunch to dinner that keep you full, then this high-fiber and protein-rich soup recipe is perfect for you. Not only will it provide amazing taste, but it will also give your body the right balance of protein and fiber.
This protein-rich soup made from chickpeas is ideal for weight loss and can be perfect for lunch, brunch, or dinner. While regular soups are quite lightweight, this chickpea-based soup will keep you satisfied and support your weight loss journey effectively.
Ingredients for Protein-Rich Soup (serves 2 people):
– 1/4 cup chickpeas
– 2-3 tomatoes
– 1 bay leaf
– 5-6 garlic cloves
– Salt as per taste
– 1 green chili
– Fresh coriander leaves
– 1 tablespoon butter
Recipe for Making Protein-Rich Soup:
First, soak the chickpeas overnight or for 7-8 hours. Once they become soft after soaking, drain and wash them properly.
Add the soaked chickpeas to a pressure cooker with water and other spices. Cut tomatoes into large pieces and add them to cook with the chickpeas.
Add salt, bay leaf, and 8-10 black peppercorns, mix well. Close the lid and pressure cook until you hear the whistle.
Meanwhile, grind green chili, garlic cloves, and fresh coriander leaves together in a mixer to make a paste.
Once the chickpeas are cooked in the pressure cooker, remove them. Grind the boiled chickpeas and tomatoes in a grinder jar with some water to make a smooth paste.
Heat a little ghee or butter in a pan and add the prepared green paste of coriander, green chili, and garlic. Sauté for two minutes.
Now add the prepared chickpea paste along with the cooking water to maintain the right consistency. Boil for two minutes, adjust salt according to taste, and turn off the flame. Your fiber and protein-rich soup is ready to serve.
This quick and easy soup recipe will make your weight loss process much easier and more enjoyable while providing essential nutrients to your body.
This article was originally published by Daily Kiran.
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