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onion soup with thyme is a unique recipe perked up delicately with both fresh and dried herbs. Learn how to make low calorie onion soup.
A generous dose of spring onions imparts a fabulous taste as well as some colour to the healthy onion thyme soup, while the vegetable stock deepens the flavour and texture.
To make onion thyme soup, heat the butter in a deep non-stick kadhai, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the spring onion greens, thyme and whole wheat flour, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds. Add the vegetable stock, salt and pepper, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Serve immediately.
Onion is a popular flavour and texture enhancer in varied dishes, ranging from soups to subzis. However, in this unique onion soup with thyme, this low-fat, cholesterol fighting ingredient plays a key role together with dried thyme!
To make this soup further healthy low calorie onion soup, wheat flour has been used as a thickening agent instead of plain flour or cornflour. Cornflour is refined and hence best avoided. With 67 calories per serving, this soup is ideal for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and even heart patients.
Tips for onion thyme soup. 1. The veggies in the vegetable stock can be of your choice. You need not restrict yourself to the veggies we have selected only. 2. If thyme is not available, replace it with other dried herbs like mixed dried herbs or oregano.
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Onion thyme soup- To make onion thyme soup, heat the butter in a deep non-stick kadhai, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the spring onion greens, thyme and whole wheat flour, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add the vegetable stock, salt and pepper, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve the onion thyme soup immediately.
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what is onion thyme soup made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for onion thyme soup.
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See how to make basic vegetable stock recipe | Indian vegetable stock | healthy vegetable stock | vegetable stock for soup | You can make this vegetable stock for soup and use it on the same day, or store it in the fridge for using later. However, to ensure freshness and flavour, do not stock for more than a day. If you're short on time, you can use store-bought vegetable stock cubes as a convenient alternative to homemade stock.
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Heat 2 tsp low-fat butter in a deep non-stick kadhai. Butter adds a rich, buttery flavor that complements the sweetness of the onions and the herbaceous notes of the thyme.
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Add 2 cups sliced onions. Onions provide a fundamental flavor base for the soup. They add a subtle sweetness and a savory umami flavor that enhances the overall taste. When cooked, onions soften and become tender, contributing to the smooth and comforting texture of the soup.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add 1 cup chopped spring onion greens. Spring onions have a milder flavor than regular onions, adding a subtle sweetness and a touch of oniony flavor to the soup. The sulfur compounds in spring onions are known to keep blood pressure under check.
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Add 1 tbsp dried thyme. Thyme adds a warm, earthy flavor to the soup. Thyme has a strong, aromatic quality that enhances the overall aroma of the soup.
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Add 1 tbsp whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta). When combined with liquid, whole wheat flour acts is a thickening agent. This helps to thicken the soup, giving it a creamy texture.
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Mix well.
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Sauté on a medium flame for one minute.
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Add 5 cups basic vegetable stock. When you make your own stock, you have complete control over the ingredients. You can avoid artificial additives, excessive salt, and unhealthy fats that may be present in store-bought stocks.
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For individuals with high blood pressure or heart conditions, consider reducing the salt to 1/8 teaspoon. For others add salt to taste.
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Add freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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Mix well.
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Bring to a boil and then cook on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Serve immediately.
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Add 2 cups sliced onions. Onions provide a fundamental flavor base for the soup. They add a subtle sweetness and a savory umami flavor that enhances the overall taste. When cooked, onions soften and become tender, contributing to the smooth and comforting texture of the soup.
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Add 1 cup chopped spring onion greens. Spring onions have a milder flavor than regular onions, adding a subtle sweetness and a touch of oniony flavor to the soup. The sulfur compounds in spring onions are known to keep blood pressure under check.
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Pair onion thyme soup with homemade whole wheat bread.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy | 67 cal |
Protein | 1.6 g |
Carbohydrates | 12.3 g |
Fiber | 2.8 g |
Fat | 1.4 g |
Cholesterol | 3.8 mg |
Sodium | 40.5 mg |
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